Atherion clenched his jaw and hissed slowly, "Such a hassle."
Camelia and the Duke, who heard his hiss, felt a bit panicked. Camelia quickly grabbed Atherion's arm gently, without anyone noticing.
Feeling Camelia's touch, Atherion's body relaxed a little.
The King, seeing his daughter's behavior, was shocked.
He immediately scolded his daughter, "Altresha, know your place. Sir Atherion is not someone you can order around as you please!"
Hearing the King's words, Princess Altresha fell silent, surprised by her father's outburst, who usually didn't care about her.
Then she glanced at her mother, the Queen, seeking help. But the Queen remained silent, like a beautiful and elegant living doll.
Princess Altresha plopped down on her seat.
"I will not give up," she muttered to herself while glancing at Atherion. "He will be mine."