Chapter 118 Preparations For The War

• Kenneth’s POV
• The tension in the room was so thick it could have been cut with a knife. Even though mates were chosen by destiny rather than personal choice, meeting one’s mate was always nerve-wracking. I’d never understood why in-laws seemed to have something against their sons-in-law.
• We all held our breath, unsure of what Nelly’s parents would think of Thomas. He wasn’t just some rankless stranger—the goddess had paired their daughter with a man who held rank and respect. Still, after what felt like forever, the King finally looked at Tom, placed his hands on his shoulders, locked eyes with him, and said, “A duobus?”