Chapter 41 – Chains Of Desire

• The tension in the throne room was thick as King Damion's voice echoed through the chamber. Orion and Andromeda exchanged worried glances, unsure of how to respond to the King's accusations.
• Orion took a step forward, attempting to maintain his composure despite the rising fear within him. “Father, I swear to you, Andromeda came here willingly. She agreed to explore the possibility of an alliance between our realms. I did not force her to come with me.”
• King Damion's eyes bore into Orion's, searching for any hint of deceit. He could sense the fear in his son's voice, but he also couldn't ignore the words of the envoy and the evidence presented before him.