Andrine stormed into the room, her eyes blazing with fury. Her long orange hair cascaded down her back, and her ocean-green eyes sparkled with defiance. Her doll-like features, beautiful and innocent, clashed starkly with the fire in her gaze. Neil’s eyes locked onto her, and despite the intensity of the moment, a small smile crept onto his face. He could see why Maximilian had fallen madly in love with her. She was stunning, but there was something more—a rebellious streak that he hadn’t expected.
“I want Bjorn!” Andrine’s voice cut through the tension like a blade, causing everyone in the room to freeze.
“What?” Karol gasped, his voice filled with disbelief as he turned toward his youngest daughter. Even Neil, who had been calm moments before, blinked in surprise. The air grew thick wi
