Chapter 163 Testing

• "Still," another lady chimed in, swirling her wine, "it is the first event uniting the Empire and the Kingdom. Everyone will be watching."
• Including you, the unspoken words lingered thick in the air. Before Aakifahlynn could respond, a presence shifted the atmosphere.
• Demarion approached, his dark attire a striking contrast to the array of velvet surrounding them. Conversations faltered, curiosity sharpening as he stopped at Aakifahlynn's side.