Chapter 20 Charisma Pov

• I opened my mouth to retort, frustrated beyond belief. “I have plenty of arguments. The provision of an heir, the pressure for a female to perform such a task is an archaic notion and one that is solely for the benefit of the male. Not all of us want children and certainly not so early in life. I can always put somebody else forward for the position. There is no law that forbids such a thing and it’s always been a last resort option but one that can certainly suffice in this situation.”
• The council looked astonished. My mate moved closer, protectively against me. Thomas narrowed his eyes. “Who would you nominate?” he asked, his voice hoarse and tinged with anger.
• “Who else but my second in command. Lilith. She’s been in the front line before and she’s trustworthy. You all know she would put a hundred percent in as the Queen,” I emphasized.