Chapter 86: Chosen Bride

"I do remember that, my lady. But I have the right to hope, don't I?"

"You should be siding with me since you're my dragon. Why do you seemed so affectionate with Demitri? Maybe it's you who wants to be with him?"

"Possible since I'm part of you, and so you are to me."

"Give me a peace of mind, Raja! Don't give me stupid ideas that would both endanger us."

"As you my lady wish."

I hissed at his sarcasm. When the dancing part began, I just stayed in the far corner, silently wishing for the time to go faster so I could leave the palace at once.

When the right time came, all ladies were called to gather and line up in the hall.

"First, Crown Prince Ares will choose twelve ladies to be subjected for further evaluation," the chamberlain informed.

Everyone was very eager to know the chosen twelve ladies. I bit my lower lip and looked at my shoes impatiently when the list of attendees were given to the chamberlain. He will call the names of the fortunate ladies.

"The first lady, we have..."