Chapter 69

• Third Person
• The loss of his title in the challenge weighed heavily on him, like an anchor dragging him into the depths of despair. His once-proud stature as the rightful heir had been usurped by Marco, leaving him feeling stripped of his identity and purpose. It wasn't just the throne he lost; it was the prestige, the honor, and the legacy that came with it.
• But the most unbearable part of it all was the knowledge that Marco had marked his mate immediately upon taking the throne. The bond they once shared was now tainted, forever marred by the cruel twist of fate. How could he stand idly by, knowing that the one person he cherished above all else was now bound to his adversary?