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Mathilda turned her attention to Alric and Rodrigo, holding her head up high “All I can offer is our y We acted on false information, and we are sorry for our rude behavior upon your arrival I was only acting to protect my people”

“We understand the need to keep your clan safe froo murmured

“We just hope that we candragons as the enemy,” Alric added

“Oh yes, of course!” Mathilda quickly said “It would be so very wonderful if our es could prove to be mates to es who are quite gifted And while we appreciate that you have generously taken in Tori, we have es who are far more valuable and talented”

Two astounding things happened at once Candles around the roo flanited with a roar Meanwhile, the temperature in the room dropped to bitter cold Thick frost crept across the two front s, and when Tori exhaled, his breath gusted out in front of hi

With one sentence, Mathilda had pissed off every dragon in the roo in check was damn impressive

Mathilda and her companions juhtened

Tori laughed He couldn’t help it He threw his head back and laughed Yes, what they’d said was insulting, but he’d heard it all his life and wasn’t surprised It just didn’t bother hi He had his family He knew his worth

“Wow You’ve just got a knack for angering dragons,” Tori mocked

“But-but—”

“Soet that dragons are pansexual They value all es are precious and deserve to be treasured, regardless of their sexual orientation or skill level”

Baldewin bent down and kissed the top of Tori’s head “Well said, my treasure”