Anton raised his hand, trying to calm the situation. "Enough, both of you. This is not the place for such a discussion."
Markus took a deep breath, trying to rein in his temper. "I will not be dictated to, not by you, Mother, or anyone else. I already have someone in mind as a chosen mate, so you don’t need to worry about it, so stop meddling."
With that, he turned and left the dining hall, leaving his parents in stunned silence. As he walked away, his heart pounded with frustration and determination. He would fight for Kaia, for their future, and he would not let anyone, not even his mother, dictate his path.
Markus always had a good relationship with his parents, especially with his father, Anton. They shared a mutual respect and understanding, often discussing kingdom matters and per
