Strange encounters

Alpha Prince Orion pov

My father looks pale. I see him wince from time to time . My mother sits by his side and holds his hand on top of the table . I see the guilt in my fathers eyes , he can't look at Leonor . He refuses Fallon's offer to use her powers to help , he looks so frail the light from his eyes is starting to dull .

I watch as he waves his hand at my sister and tells her to stop fussing and enjoy her dinner . Leonor is sitting next to me , I can feel she is nervous through our bond .

Mum turns to my mate “ Leonor , I have heard wonderful things about you from all who have met you . And I must say you are stunningly beautiful . Not to forget the most important thing , you are a warrior and a leader “ my mother lifts her glass and toasts to the next queen , may she continue as she's started . I can't quite understand but there was something underlying in her toast , and i don't like it .

Onix is growling in my head and he has never done that towards my mother before .