Chapter 143. Hardest to Bear

He was praying that these changes would be a great advantage and have a significant impact for them.

And now, as he stared at her across the table from him in this intimate dining room, he felt assured in their plans and efforts over the past few days.

He was ready to bring the Kingdom to its knees for all they did to his mate and true love.

All the hurt they caused her, for all their betrayal, for using her and taking advantage of her kindness and willingness to fight for her people.

"Do you like?" Demarion asked, gesturing to the spread before her.

Demarion had escorted Aakifahlynn from their room to the dining room where they were.

He had changed in her room.

On seeing Aakifahlynn dressed in her tight-fitting, off-the-shoulder, cream, long, laced, and sequenced mermaid gown, Demarion's eyes twinkled with love and adoration as he greeted her.

Then he complimented her on how gorgeous she looked tonight. Demarion looked at A