506 A Bloodthread

As the parade dragged on, the whole event seemed to be going so well that some of the Cordonians courageously asked the Princess to show her wings. Of course, Xenia was delighted enough that she let them have a glimpse of them, exposing her beautiful wings as she stepped forward on the open huge carriage.

[Your wings look so magnificent, my love,] Darius telepathically complimented her. [Thank goodness I knew this could happen. It's why I made sure to commission the biggest open carriage we could have in the castle for this parade…]

Xenia couldn't help but smile as she felt how proud he was of her through their Mate Bond. Her cheeks reddened as she smiled and waved at the denizens of Cordon before her. She was glowing, but her smile faltered the moment she got Darius's message.