Chapter 52

Athena's POV

When he saw me right before dinner, the king of Drakkons said, "You look lovely in that dress." I was not blind to the way his gaze swept over every inch of my body while he did so.

My wolf was internally appalled by it. She and I didn't want to do anything with him, but I gave him a beautiful grin anyhow since I wanted to keep my head on my neck for the rest of the day.

I said, "Thank you," in a soft voice. "Your wife handed me her most fashionable clothes,"

He responded with a flare in his eyes and then said to me, When we return to my kingdom, you'll be given a private chamber with gorgeous gowns and jewelry, He bragged. I wasn't sure how much of what he said was true, but I didn't care because I wasn't going to his palace any time soon.

I grinned, "That sounds fantastic." I faked excitement and said, "I cannot wait to see your palace and find out what it's like."

"You would adore it, my love. I can assure you that "Before extending his hand and escorting me to where d