Chapter 261: Lyvarian Court Drama (2)
The dance was similar to that of what Evanna was used to back home. Only some of the steps differed. Still, she could not relax. Not when a powerful golden fae watched her intently with beautiful yet cruel eyes.
Evanna did not know King Nuvian or the queen, but from their welcoming attacks of incredible power and the vibes in the hall, she knew they were not kind. So, why did the king wish to dance with her?
"*Relax. I will not harm you, princess,*" King Nuvian said. "*Unless you give me a reason to.*"
Evanna smirked, finding his comment amusing. "*You tell me to relax, but then your comment is followed by a threat. So, what should I be, your majesty? Relaxed or ready for a potential threat?*" She couldn’t help herself, even if her gut feeling told her to be cautious around the king.
Blood meant nothing here.
The king chuckled as he swept Evanna across the hall; the dance was more like a waltz with the occasional lift and direction changes. Now that the king and princess conversed, the courtiers continued their discussions and meal. Only a few were observing them intently- a queen, two princes and the queen’s right hand.
"*I would prefer you call me Nuvian. You are my... granddaughter, after all,*" the king replied before lifting Evanna and elegantly dropping her to the beat.
"*Funny, I didn’t know you existed until-*"
"*Do not act like a bratty child now, Evanna,*" the king’s voice grew chilly, eyes sharpening on her features. "*Nothing may be done about the past; it is only now you should focus on. Did you want to argue with me about how I was not there for you growing up? From what I can see, you are loved, and your mother raised you well.*"