Betty POV
“Wait,” Mitchell says.
His hand slaps down hard on the oak table.
“What do you mean by untouchable? Isn’t the matebond a magic thing?”
Sir Melvin does not blink. He keeps his shoulders perfectly straight.
“Correct, my prince,” Melvin says. “The matebond is born from magic. And I think that is why Miss Betty has two mates. Because you boys are twins.”
I do not move. My fingers grip the edge of my seat until my knuckles turn white.
Something is wrong here. The air in the library feels too thick.
I lift one hand.
Melvin stops instantly. He gives me a sharp nod.
“You said that I am untouchable for magic,” I say.
I force myself to look straight into his eyes.
“You said I can walk on cursed land. But what about the traits from all the kingdoms? That cannot be right. My pare
