36|Check if you are my mate.

Valerie pov

"My king," my father bowed, his voice laced with respect as we all turned our attention to Viktor, who stood at the top of the staircase. His gaze was fixed on me, a sharp intensity in his eyes that left me both breathless and irritated.

Breathless because his stare seemed to ignite a heat deep within me, making my body react involuntarily to his presence. Irritated because he had inte