“They were not using blood substitute on the blood wines like they proclaimed.”Nikolo said and Zari was stunned. “It’s not blood substitute but real human blood, harvested from human residents around Braeden territory.” Zari took a step back after what Nikolo just said. “That’s not a good accusation.” She said and Nikolo scoffed. “I am not accusing but stating facts.” Nikolo argued, and Zari hissed. “You are making him look bad in my eyes!” Zari exclaimed. Nikolo gave the princess a deadpan look. “Why the hell would I do that? What do I get if I make him bad in your eyes?” Nikolo asked but Zari didn’t have anything to say. “Aren’t you a bit too biased because he is your beloved? Open your eyes princess, this is the truth. This is the real Demetrio; that’s how he really is. T