An uncomfortable silence stretched over the table.
“Kira, how did you and Tristan meet?” Gael asked, his curiosity breaking the tension.
“My mother was Tristan’s nanny, so we’ve known each other since we were pups. Tristan was always so kind to me—he used to save me from the village bullies,” Kira replied softly. She looked so innocent and sweet that Zoriana found it impossible to dislike her. It would have been easier to hate a scheming socialite like Milana, but Kira was genuinely adorable.
“Typical Tristan. Always so noble,” Gael said smoothly, though he struggled to suppress the urge to mock his ‘perfect’ half-brother.
“And Your Highness... how did you two meet?” Kira asked innocently, her wide eyes moving between Gael and Zoriana.
“Alpha Zoriana is a Council member and a Royal Ad
