Valentin and Milena, both in shock, exchanged a long look. Choosing a crown couple instead of a crown prince? That would be a first in the Kingdom’s history, if it actually happened! What was the King thinking?
“This doesn’t make sense, father…”
“On the contrary,” said the Duke, “it does. The King is torn between his sons. The twin princes are both smart and strong, but with very different personalities and entourages….”
“Prince Rayan doesn’t have much of an entourage,” sighed Milena.
“He might not show it, but he does, Milena. Prince Rayan is smart and cunning, and an impressive fighter, too. Moreover, the Supremacists are pushing for him to be chosen, and many Vampires are afraid another Human King will push us to lose even more rights…”
“I thought the Senate was going to approve
