"It is unprecedented for a female to shift into a dragon," the King declared, his voice resonating with solemn authority. "But it appears to be a blessing from the Gods—a sign that our future queen is worthy of standing beside the Crown Prince, not only as a human but as a dragon as well."
The queen, her expression a mask of thinly veiled astonishment, appeared to swallow something bitter, her gaze a mix of disbelief and resentment. The realization that the once lowly slave now bore the divine mantle of a dragon seemed to strike her to the core, casting a shadow over her regal demeanor.
Between the murmurs of the courtiers, one of the ministers dared to voice the question that lingered on everyone's lips. "When will the royal family officially introduce the Crown Prince's mate to the kin
