Kealan rose to his feet, his stance unwavering despite the palpable tension that filled the room. “I was comforting her, as any dragon lord would to their queen,” he declared, his voice ringing with authority as he met Alpha Colyn and Beta Raudan’s hostile gazes with a steely resolve.
Kealan’s jaw clenched as he met Alpha Colyn and Beta Raudan’s gaze head-on, his expression a mask of defiance despite the palpable tension that hung heavy in the air. “I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my queen,” he stated firmly, his voice a low rumble that reverberated through the chamber.
Desina’s heart swelled with gratitude at Kealan’s unwavering loyalty, her gaze flickering between him and her other mates, torn between conflicting emotions. “They haven’t done anything,” she interjected softly, her
