Yzabelle:

“Corbin, stop it. It’s the royal highness you are talking to.” Alaric scolded his grandson.

But Corbin seemed immovable. He didn’t withdraw his gaze. And I didn’t think it was worth risking his safety.

If Killian was royalty in this race, Corbin would probably be punished for disrespecting their royal highness.

“Corbin…” I whispered, and he turned to me.

He looked into my misty eyes and I hope he understood what I wanted to tell him.

‘Back down. I wasn’t worth your courage.’

But Corbin gave me his outgoing smile. It’s as if he wanted me to trust him. And I hadn’t felt the pull towards him more powerful...