Auric pov :
Ryker was an i***t.
I had told him a hundred times that you cannot win a woman's heart by growling at her like an unhinged forest animal. The dog treat incident was the most embarrassing moment in the history of the Silver Moon bloodline. It had been four days, and Vincent was still randomly barking at Ryker in the hallways just to make him mad.
But I am not Ryker.
I didn't use brute force. I used charm, elegance, and unlimited financial resources. I understood romance. I had booked the entire rooftop terrace of the Obsidian Grand Hotel in the city. I had a private Michelin-star chef, a string quartet, and a custom-made diamond necklace sitting in the pocket of my suit.
Tonight, Nova was going to experience the true luxury of being mated to royalty.
I waited at th
