"Anyone who dares to even think of harming the Queen of Alvanova deserves to die."
Hearing these words, the entire royal court turned chaotic. It was shocking news for both the royals and nobles in attendance.
Even Prince Aurues , who had been fine with Lykaios's every bold word and action in the royal court of his kingdom till now, was frozen in his spot in pure disbelief. He turned his shocked gaze towards his father, King Theodore , who remained seated on his throne calmly. In fact, King Theodore was as bewildered as everyone else, although he hid it quite well. He was even a little angry, as he was sure he didn't approve of Lykaios 's demanding his daughter's hand in marriage.
How could he declare it in front of his people without his consent?
If King Theodore were to deny the you
