Chapter 127 Book 2 His Reject: The Alpha King's Hybrid

• “You are arrogant,” the queen said. Those words again.
• On instinct, I knew she didn’t like me. Not everyone had to like me but I would gain nothing from making this woman my enemy.
• “So I’ve been told,” I responded with a smile. “It’s an honour to stand before you.” The words were flat and insincere even to my ears. It was more of a chore to stand before her than an honour. I didn’t miss the fact that she kept me standing despite the empty seats in the room.