Chapter 62

• The grand hall is an ostentatious display of wealth, and its owner is even more so. The man before us is clearly trying to impress Lucas, flaunting his riches in a way that reeks of desperation. But Lucas—who rules one of the largest kingdoms on this planet—has never indulged in such excess. His presence alone commands respect.
• The rival king’s gaze flickers over Lucas’s guards before settling on me. Immediate distaste flashes across his face. His expression twists as he looks me up and down, lips curling as if the very sight of me is offensive.
• “I was unaware you would be bringing your…” He pauses, scrutinizing me once more before finishing with a sneer. “Human.”