Bonding
Meanwhile, Elle, who had overheard Alex and Lucas' conversation while her gaze was focused on Sebastian who was busy training himself to control his demonic magic, furrowed her brows in concern. She had recently discovered that the true power within Viscarria lay with the Reigns princes, and that King Rudy was merely a symbolic figurehead. Despite formal acknowledgments of Rudy's authority, the king himself understood his own limitations. He could issue orders, but if the princes rejected them, he lacked the authority to enforce them.
The intricacies of Viscarria's political system intrigued Elle, realizing that it differed significantly from the monarchies she had known. Everything about this country was unique, which was not really surprising given its citizens consisting of vampires and various supernatural beings. The country's politics were truly a reflection of its extraordinary nature.