House of the Lycans
Henri’s eyes narrowed at her tone, his hand instinctively going to the hilt of his sword.
He stepped forward, his posture rigid and protective. “Hold your tongue, Princess! You’re speaking to the King!” he snapped, drawing his blade in a swift motion at Ava.
Axel raised a hand, his expression calm but unreadable. “Stand down, Henri.”
“But, Your Majesty—”
“I said stand down,” Axel repeated, his voice firm yet controlled. Henri hesitated for a moment, then hesitantly sheathed his sword and stepped back, his alert eyes never leaving Ava.
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