Chapter 205: Tug-of-war
"There is an explanation to this, Clara!" Anna quickly interjected, trying to regain control of the escalating situation.
"You can hear the whole story from the grand duke later. But right now, she is coming with me!" Kiev declared.
His red-ruby eyes were full of determination. He reached for Anna’s hand and pulled her towards him. But suddenly, a powerful force pulled her back, causing the princess’s body to retaliate to Kyren.
"She’s mine!" the grand duke exclaimed, his grip tightening on Anna’s hand.
"No! She’s mine!" Kiev retorted, refusing to let go and tugged her back.
The pulling continued as both princes fiercely asserted their claims over Anna. The princess yelped as the grips and forces from both sides intensified.
"Stop it, both of you! You’re hurting her!" Clara shouted as she saw Anna struggling.
Callis, on the other hand, shook her head in dismay at both men’s actions.
Realising the harm they were causing, they released their hold on the princess. Anna’s face flushed red, and she rubbed her pained wrists, trying to soothe the discomfort caused by the forceful tug-of-war between the two princes.
"Could you please explain this situation to me?" Clara pleaded, feeling left out and confused. "Why do you say that Her Highness is a concubine? Sir Brooks told me that they got married at the border when His Highness and the knights were on duty there."
Kiev responded unwaveringly, "The King of Cassian declared it during the proclamation event yesterday at the plaza. I saw it myself upon my arrival. There is no way your grand duke here can deny it. The entire city witnessed the event."