Rejection Ritual

Alice - POV

"Capture this man, guards," Isha ordered, rushing to my side with a concerned expression.

"Let go of me. You don't know who I am," Jefferey growled.

"I know you're an abusive and toxic man who mistreats his mate," Isha hissed.

"Shut up, you bitch," Jeffery spat through clenched teeth. "I told you not to interfere in my family matters. You know I'm a noble dragon. I'll sue you, Isha. you fucking bitch."

"Mind your tongue, Mr. Claire," a sweet feminine voice with a sharp edge interrupted. My eyes widened in surprise.

"Queen Ella," I whispered as Isha helped me stand.

"You claim to be a noble dragon, but the way you speak to women makes me doubt your noble bloodline," Queen Ella said coldly, making Jeffery shiver. I could see the hatred reflected in his eyes as he looked at Queen Ella. The guards took me away to be put in the dungeons.

"Isha, you did well in calling me," Queen Ella said. I stood marveling at her beauty; she looked like a goddess.

"You must be Alice,"