Awareness Lost

"So you are the one who interrupted my kiss?" Aldric cut in, his voice low and menacing, his eyes fixed on the captain with a cold intensity that sent shivers down the fae's spine. They had dared to disrupt a rare moment of peace and intimacy with his mate, Islinda —when she was cursing or fighting him for abducting her. Aldric's fury simmered beneath the surface, he was not forgiving them.

"W-what?" The captain stumbled over his words, taken aback by Aldric's accusation. He quickly composed himself, adjusting his uniform with false bravado as a show of authority.

Straightening up, he spoke, attempting to regain control of the situation. "I understand that the human is under your rule, Prince Aldric, but she is needed at the palace to answer for her crimes. I advise you not to interfere—"