Ryder POV
The air was thick with tension. Everywhere was suddenly so quiet that you could even hear a pin drop. My chest heaved up and down in anger as I narrowed my eyes, taking in their sharp gazes. I could see my father's beast peeking out under his outrageous eyes. Time seemed to stretch before Queen Rebecca let out a sardonic laugh. Her face twisted into a deep scowl.
"And how important is that? You were sent for a wedding, not to go claim a she-wolf that was rejected by her mate, Ryder!!"
My jaw clenched at her words, my teeth now grind furiously against each other.
"Act like a Prince. You will reject her!"
"I won't reject her," I growled out, my voice low and even.
King Xandros' face scrunched in more rage, making the skin between his forehead split into two fold
