~ NYSSA
I scoffed and immediately burst into a fit of laughter.
My shoulders shook and I gripped my belly to soothe the ache that came from laughing so hard. A few vampires stopped to look at me, they probably had never heard such vibrant laughter around here in a while.
I wiped a tear from my face as I finally managed to catch my breath. "That's a very funny joke. Why did you really call me?"
The king's expression remained blank. "I don't know why you believe that this is a joke, but I don't have time to waste convincing you otherwise. You will return to your room and get dressed for the feast."
My smile slowly faltered as I realized that he was being serious. My insides twisted uncomfortably and a dark, bitter feeling curled inside of me.
"You must be fucking insane if you think I'm going to marry your son. In case you forgot, I already have a mate."
