The Dark Dragon Prince
The frost on the glass had grown thicker now, forming jagged patterns that looked like claws.
“Then I will be the first,” I said.
Lisa shook her head immediately. “No. No, this is insane.”
“I’ve prepared for this my whole life,” I said.
Mother laughed bitterly through her tears. “You prepared to marry a prince, Diana. Not him. Not that monster.”
Maybe she was right. No one could prepare for Prince Draven, but it didn’t matter anymore.
Father slowly lifted his head from his hands. The helplessness on his face was heartbreaking, but when he looked at me, his had eyes cleared. He forced himself to stand, his posture straightening as he reclaimed the heavy mantle of a king.