Ugarh POV
I left Azanlin's realm the Forge Kingdom and returned to Betmor.Today was special—the third anniversary of my reign since my father passed. The palace was alive with music, lights, and the buzz of celebration. But none of it mattered as much as what I planned to do next.
Tonight, I would reveal Lily. My secret lover. My chosen queen.
She wasn't born into royalty, but she had something more—strength, beauty, fire. And she was mine.
I went to my chamber and sent a message for her to come. My hands were behind my back as I waited by the window, pretending to admire the view. But truly, I was thinking of her.
Then the door opened.
"You called for me, my king?" Lily's voice floated in like a breeze.
I turned. My heart jumped. She looked even more beautiful than
