Lara's eyes became wide with shock as she stared from Izo to Nerina and back. She had heard that kings had many women or they even kept harems, but she hated the idea of anyone touching her mate.

Nerina's lips pulled up in a smirk when her gaze met with that of Lara's. She simply bobbed her head, picked up the red wine and sipped it, as if challenging her with Izo's decision.

"Father," Taiyi interjected, cutting the thick air with her soft words. "Lara andMarcus have just arrived . Can we have this conversation another time?"

"No!" Izo said in a menacing voice. His aura spilled out of him...