Soren’s POV
When she started giving Elara a hard time, I felt a wave of irritation hit me.
It wasn't just what Lisa was doing—I’d seen her act like this with other women before—it was Elara’s reaction.
Why didn't she fight back?
Why was she just sitting there, taking all those digs and insults?
She was a guest who deserved to be treated with respect. She was brought here personally by Liliana. She had the status and every right in the world to stand up for herself.
But she didn't.
She just sat there, a flash of hurt in her eyes, and then looked down like all those nasty words were true.
That made me... uncomfortable. No, it was stronger than that. It made me want to protect her.
So when Lisa made fun of her for not knowing how to eat king crab, I did something I would normally nev
