Azlynn’s P.O.V.

“How is that cross mark connected to my marking decision?”

Alicia’s warning flabbergasted me. It didn’t make any sense that my personal affairs could affect other people too. Xavion was my partner in mate-bond, so if she had said that his life was in danger, I would have believed it. But this was too much.

Unlike my perplexed state, Alicia was quite confident. She didn’t hesitate to elaborate on this topic further.

“See, little princess. Your mate is the King of a nation. His every aspect of life is directly connected to his kingdom’s welfare. He marked the prophecy girl, taking risk against the decision of fate. But...