Rafe and Callis exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with shock. They had not anticipated that the king would proceed with the proclamation, catching them off guard. As the gravity of the situation descended upon them, the couple were rendered speechless.
"This is invalid! According to Mederian clan customs, a bride can only be married with the consent of her male guardian. Since our father is not here, my approval as her brother holds significant weight. How can my sister be married without a proper wedding ceremony? Furthermore, she's a Mederian Princess!" Kiev exclaimed.
