“Wallace,” Duke Greyfur said in a grave tone. “Everyone has been talking about it.”
“I know that,” King Wolfsblood responded, growling slightly. “Don’t you think I know that?”
“The little scene at the banquet helped, but it isn’t going to be enough. Not to counter the rumors. People are saying you favored Lyria the entire time, even going so far as to suggest you knew her before the start of the contest. That the whole thing was rigged from the start so that she would end up by your side.”
“Ridiculous!” the King said, his expression darkening. “Utterly ridiculous. And I have no intention of choosing her,” he added, under his breath, sounding almost unsure.
“I still disagree that that is the right choice,” Duke Greyfur said, his voice soft.
“Well if ever I ask for your opinion, Your Gr
