As she followed Darren, Aria had a hard time calming down. Everything would be so different from the first time she had walked into the large hall of the Imperial Castle. Most importantly, she could hold her head high, and walk beside the Prince, instead of behind him. The God of War had his arm around her waist as they entered, in a clearly protective stance.

“His Highness, Darren the Third Prince, God of War of the Dragon Empire, and his Concubine,” someone announced ...