Chapter 35

“How?” she asked, not understanding.

He laughed. “The infamous mate’s glow.”

“Oh.” She felt heat rush to her face.

“Once that was revealed, the council had no choice but to honor my mother’s request and her family’s that she be mated with my father.”

“Something tells me Sarim didn’t like that.”

“Not one bit. They had to go before the council because Sarim challenged my father for taking his intended. My father had to prove he and my mother were mates or face death.”

“Don’t tell me they had to do the ceremony in front of everyone...”

“At the council, yes, they did. Afterward, the promised union with my mom and Sarim was dissolved.”

“Wow, no wonder there is bad blood between the two.”

“Yeah, we even think Sarim is responsible for my mother’s death.”

“What?” Do you think my father would really go that far?”

“Yes, he would. You forget I have worked as your father’s protector for decades. After what I’ve seen, he is quite capable of anything.”

Victoria shuddered. She didn’t wa