Presumptuous Words

Why would he be afraid of the Prince rather than the King and Queen and other races? However, Eve chose not to ask any further.

"I understand," she nodded. Nevertheless, the Baroness did not appear interested in leaving her alone. She stood next to her, discussing random topics. After a few minutes, Eve realized this was deliberate. It seemed that Duke Kier was still inside the palace, observing Eve from the shadows.

Meanwhile, Maximilian glared at Henrik with intensity. "Did you really have to bring me here on my wedding day?" Max grumbled.

"Two powerful demon Princes attended your wedding, and you still want to stay in the same hall as them?" Henrik raised an eyebrow. "Is not that suffocating?"

"The King escorted them away..." Maximilian grabbed the wine Henrik handed him and downed it all in one go.