~LYON

As I took in Ried’s absurd words, the water I was sipping went down the wrong pipe.

I started coughing violently, dragging even Ried’s attention onto me.

It took a couple of seconds for the choking to stop and for me to recompose myself.

But Ried’s eyes did not stray from me.

His strained eyes narrowed with worry as I finally calmed.

“Lyon, do you have a problem with my choice of a mate for you and your brothers?” he asked in a voice that dangerously balanced between a threat ...