King Valentin's roar echoed in Lisbeth's mind.
It was the first time the king—no, her father had shown even a flicker of concern for her.
His fierce determination to keep her safe felt more powerful than a thousand sweet words. That was enough to warm her heart for days—maybe even weeks.
Normally, Lisbeth wouldn't stay put knowing Riona had escaped the royal palace. It wasn't like Riona had been a prisoner, at least not until recently.
But Lisbeth had been denied the one thing she wanted most: victory over the fangless.
She should have been tearing her hair out, hurling objects, and leaving destruction in her wake. Cielo and Lumi tiptoed around her during training, fully expecting an explosion after hearing about the chaos at the palace.
