I never expected him to say his name. How he pronounced it felt more like an expression of hatred towards someone. I’m not sure if they had ever been allies, but I should ask my maid if there’s something I need to know. They’ve never been on good terms, so I don’t expect him to be kind.

"You seemed surprised by that." He remarked.

"He's not your mate, and he wouldn’t want to see you win. Not after he got rid of his mate in a war that claimed her life." He explained, taking a sip from ...