Chapter 14

The banquet continued in full swing as the circle converged on different tales.

Elise found relief in Tazmin’s stories and world adventures while Kaide watched and added a few bits and pieces to the story, which made her laugh.

She didn’t shy away from Taz’s advances, especially the moment he tucked her hair behind her ears. She found relief in his distraction.

Meanwhile, Rygan, on the other hand, looked like his chair was too uncomfortable to keep sitting down, as he tried hard not to look in their direction.

Alvira was busy explaining that she had talked to the elders, who were willing to have the mating date set at any time, but Rygan was half-listening at this point and was more focused on Elise’s voice.

Especially when he saw Taz’s hands on Elise, she didn’t pull away; he tore himself to control and contain his pheromones seething with anger and irritation as much as he could.

He wondered if Kaide had noticed but looked away, not bearing to l