---- The crowd erupted into apuse, and soon, they were all dancing around themeven the Selenia Queen, supported by her massive red-haired mate, breathing heavily under the weight of her enormous belly but feeling lighter than ever in her heart.


    The future was bright and filled with hope.


    This time, they had to get it right.


    Love had triumphed over darkness, and they would defend that victory at all costs.


    END OF BOOK ONE.


    ---- "Shall we y?" The pce musicians hesitated for a moment.


    "y something lively!" Aldric barked with a wicked glint in his eyes.


    He wanted to see that bastard make a fool of himself.


    After all, he had taken the sweet bun Aldric had guarded for over twenty yearsthat damn bastard.


    Ss always strutted around acting serious andposed.


    The music struck up, lively and vibrant, the melodies of violins, bagpipes, and flutes filling the air.


    Tambourines marked the rhythm as the dancers moved atop the wooden table, which trembled with every step.


    Ss lifted Sigrid into his arms, gripping her waist as he spun her through the air, the joy of his Selenia shining in his eyes and soul.


    ---- each others embrace, as lively voices echoed through the hall.


    "The Specter King has lost! I propose he dances on the table!" Daves drunken roar shook the walls, but the room fell silent in an instant, terrified.


    Even the fly buzzing around stopped midair and shut its mouth.


    "Heh, heh, forgive him, Mr.


    Ss," Julianne said quickly, mping a hand over her mates mouth.


    " When he drinks, he gets a little crazy, and his tongue runs wild." They could all die at any moment, judging by the expression on Sss face.


    Who would dare ask the Specter King to dance? But everyones jaws dropped when he actually stood up from his seat and climbed onto the grand table.


    He extended his hand toward Sigrid, who gripped the edges of her dress with a smile and stepped up onto the benches.