Eren knew that the queen might oppose him. He knew it from the very first moment.
But he wasn’t about to give up.
He loved Lissana, and there was no power in any kingdom that could force him to let her go.
“I am free to marry whoever I want,” he replied with a firm voice, taking a step forward. “No one can decide that for me.”
“Eren…” Lissana intervened, feeling the tension rise. “If it’s because of his power…”
All of Enora’s attention immediately focused on her.
“What did you say?” she asked, with a dangerously soft voice. “His power?”
The queen shot a fierce glare at Eren, sharp as a dagger, and then fixed her eyes back on Lissana.
“If you know about his power,” Enora continued, “it stands to reason that Eren has used it.”
The queen’s fingers gripped violently around the arms of
