Sovia POV
One minute I was standing with Nanny Beatrice, and the next I was in that doorway, just before stepping into the living room.
My father was on the floor, and Zadekiah was in front of me, waiting for me to answer his question.
He was testing me.
There were times I genuinely thought I was making progress with this lycan demon, but of course he was impenetrable. Like a fortress that refuses to open it's gate. And I wanted to tear it down because I needed him.
“Your Highness, I’ve already chosen to stay by your side. I won’t leave.”
“Sovia! Don't you dare.” My father groaned from where he was, one hand pressed to his chest. His teeth were smeared with blood. I’ve always loved my father even though he never reciprocated that feeling.
He was never a man to do so, ma
