"Do not dare pretend you didn't pray hard to be our mate so you can live in wealth and luxury, human!" one of the mighty angel Kings snaps in disgust.

"I measure the quality of a man by his hard work. Have you worked hard for this wealth, your Majesty?" I boldly ask and hear the servants and guards in the room gasp in shock.

* * * * * * *

The angel kings of Lordsland, considered the most flawless of beings, hope for a useful mate—someone like the graceful princess of the neighboring kingdom—especially now, as their realm faces its greatest crisis.

Attacks by rogue dragons grow more frequent with each passing day, and the kingdom desperately needs the strength of another army. So when a human with no royal blood—Ira—turns out to be their fated mate, they are utterly disgusted. They demand that a special ritual be performed to transfer the mate bond to the woman they truly desire.

What they do not know is that, despite being human, Ira comes from a rare and powerful bloodline. She is not only the bravest and kindest woman across the kingdoms—she also possesses blood capable of controlling rogue dragons and erasing every magical spell cast against their reign.

Everyone is stunned by Ira’s calm response to their rejection. Any other woman would kneel and beg to become their cherished queen. But Ira believes only a man who offers genuine love is worth her tears.

And she already knows the Angel Kings are making a devastating mistake.