Chapter 85

• I can sense the tension in the air. There is nothing but silence for a moment. My mate looks completely at ease as she sits in the throne. There is something the council wants, and I already know what it is. We keep coming back to this, this annoying subject about Charisma and her true role to play as the Queen. They think she’s not suitable, but they will never find somebody as loyal to the kingdom as she is. She fought a war for heaven’s sake. They should be bowing down to her, not the other way around. I wait, a glower on my face, seeing the council look at me, Thomas staring for an unusually long time. They don’t know yet about my vampire status but it must be written all over my face because they look taken aback, taking in my appearance as though seeing me for the first time.
• “Speak,” Charisma’s voice is like silk now as she regards the council with what can only be described as amusement on her face.
• Thomas, the bastard, is the first to gather his courage, striding forward to face the queen. He bows his head but it’s merely a sign of the motions rather than a sign of respect.