Eldric’s POV

The temperature in the room dropped as I gazed deeply at Lyanna. I didn’t know why, but the anger consuming me dissipated into thin air. Instead, I found myself intrigued by the woman standing in front of me.

What was going on?

“Your Majesty, how can someone like me have something to offer you?” she blurted, jolting me back to reality.

“Of course. Why would I want anything to do with someone as weak as you?” I said, pushing her off.

She panted heavily as she stepped ...