Chapter Twenty-Four: Lyzaria

"I should never have let them go alone."

"You'd probably be gone too."

I close my eyes tightly and clench my hands into fists. "Then at least I'd know if they're even alive," I murmur.

"My Queen—"

"Don't you dare call me that!" I snarl, my eyes blazing red as Mitalonys threatens to take over. "Until they are proven to be dead, they will remain the kings of the dragons. Until they are found, I am not your queen!"

He bows his head. "How would you like me to address you?"

"Zari will do fine," I mutter.

"How will we show our respect?" He asks in disbelief.

"You will do as I ask and find my sons," I growl.

He bows again. "Yes my—" he pauses for a moment. "Of course."

I watch as he hurriedly leaves the room.

"It makes them uncomfortable to address you without a title."

I glance over at Mika with a raised eyebrow. "Their discomfort means nothing to me. I will not allow them to assume my son and his mate are dead," I growl.

"Would you allow them to call you Luna? You held that title quite pro