AT THE SAME TIME
MICHAEL
I barely had time to absorb the Elder's revelation before Charlie bounced forward, grin wide and impossible.
"Wait… so you're really Valerion?!" He squealed. "Like… royalty royalty? That's amazing!"
I froze, holding my head, trying not to faint again. My wolf buried itself deeper into me.
"Yes… I—uh…"I muttered.
Charlie spun around to everyone else.
"You hear that?! Our Michael is a royal! Can you imagine?"Charlie smirked.
Adrian's eyes went wide, but instead of awe, he smirked devilishly.
"So… does that mean you're extra hot now, Your Highness?" "He teased, leaning closer, one brow raised.
Terrence groaned, muttering something under his breath about how he didn't sign up for this circus. Xavier, for once, looked like he was both calculating and exasperated, rubbing his temples.
"Hot?" I sputtered, glaring. "I'm… I'm processing family secrets, not… hotness!"
Charlie rolled his eyes, ignoring me completely.
