Page 124 of Scars and Burns

“You are not a bastard so your legitimacy isnot in question. However, there has been a change in plans.”

I raise a brow at him. This can’t be.

When would have my Father even impregnate Queen Ayla? And why would they allow this?

“It would seem, Princess Saphrina’s blessings have been over exaggerated by King Elio. We’ve come to learn that the late Queen Freya was not from the Celestial Realm at all. Making Princess Saphrina pure blooded and entirely from the Middle Kingdom.”

I’m not sure how he learned Queen Freya was not from the Celestial Realm but I really don’t care. Something is afoot here. I can feel it.

“And in order for us to unite the three realms we will need an heir that possesses magic from all. So, Prince Proteus is going to cast Princess Saphrina aside and wed Lady Dinalia instead.”

What?

Absolutely not. Out of the question. Every single one of them will burn before I see her in his arms.

“No” I say flatly.

“Yes. Prince Proteus’s blood is Celestial and Shadowlands while Lady Dinalia is Shadowlands and Middle Kingdom. Together they will bring about an heir more powerful than we could have imagined.

So, Dinalia does possess Shadowling blood. From her Father of course.

“No, he will not wed her. Lady Dinalia is my mate.”

All eyes shoot to me. The tension in the air is growing heavier.

“I see, and have you confirmed the bond?” My Father asks.

I nod, lying but that doesn’t matter. The bond is there. “Yes, we have identical Goddess marks and our souls have become one.”

“Identical Goddess marks?” My Father hums, “So, how long have you known she has possessed a complete Goddess mark, Prince Aeron?”

“Why does that matter? She is my mate. Our souls are blessed andfated together by the Goddess.”

“Prince Proteus, if you will.”

I look over to him. He stands. Undoing his tunic to reveal his Goddess mark. My eyes gape open.

It’s the same.

A complete Goddess mark directly on his sternum.

No, can’t be.

He stalks over to me. We are the same height. Eye to eye. Staring each other down. He’s strong but may be a bit leaner than me. Speed and agility on his side while I am brutal strength.

Looking at him. “You will not have her.”

He smiles, “I am of royal blood on both sides. Who do you think she’llchoose?”

Leaning forward so I am directly in his ear where only he can hear. “She’s alreadychosen.”

I pull away. Rage is in his eyes. “You only think she chose you. She didn’t realize she had anotherchoice.”

He tries to step away from me but I grab him by the throat. Hosting him up into the air. I feel his feet try to kick me but it’s no use. He’s powerless.

Extending my magic towards the King and Queen of the Celestial Realm. Freezing them in place. Fear penetrates their minds.

I coil my black flames around my Father. Almost burning him to a crisp but leaving him alive just barely.

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