Hyran spoke to Dexmon with no warmth.
"Serena is dying. She needs to be marked again. Do you want to save her?"
Dexmon was too busy staring at Agnes to notice.
Fin watched this unfold, then looked at Serena.
No. Fuck diplomacy.
"If he won't, I will claim her for Shadowclaw," he declared. "She is my second chance fated mate."
King Tiberon's head snapped from his son to Fin, eyes narrowing.
"She isn't aware. I didn't say anything to her," Fin added quickly, not wanting it to come back to her if this went south. But there was no question he would be marking her if Dexmon wouldn't.
"She is mated. Crowned yesterday, King Shadowclaw," Queen Bellatrix cut in sharply.
Fin's gaze slid to Dexmon.
"I intend no insult or disrespect, Your Majesty," he replied evenly. "I would never interfere or overstep. But it appears he does not care whether she lives or dies."
