“No! I object! You can’t force me to marry a stranger!” Princess Natalia exclaimed. An hour earlier, her father, the King of Etholia, had announced that whoever married his youngest daughter would become the next ruler of the kingdom. Etholia, located in the northern region of Telluria, was ruled by the ruthless yet mighty King Lucius—the most powerful Lycan alive. His kingdom was the largest and strongest fortress in all of Telluria. Even the vampires and dragons thought twice before provoking him. Undefeated in countless battles, King Lucius had earned the respect of his allies, the fear of his enemies, and the unwavering loyalty of his people. Despite his fearsome reputation, he was a loving husband and a devoted father. King Lucius had three daughters—Princess Naila, Princess Nilenia, and Princess Natalia. Princess Naila, the eldest, had been the rightful heir to the throne. Unfortunately, she had been bedridden for the past four years after being diagnosed with a rare and in
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