Back at the shrine, everyone watching the events unfold gasped at the Princess of Ebodia's heartfelt words. It was evident that the Princess was winning the hearts of every Cordonian watching her with how straightforward and genuine she was with her words.
"No wonder our King made his point clear that he wouldn't acknowledge anyone being his Queen except for the Princess of Ebodia, his wife and mate," a random teary-eyed Cordonian woman burst out. "The Mate Bond between them is too strong, and we should all respect it for the sacred blessing that it is."
Once again, murmurs filled the open shrine, and Darius could no longer contain the emotions building up within his heart. The smile on his face was getting wider by the second, and his eyes were also starting to well up with tears.
