Chapter 83

　　Eero's perspective 　　I nodded numbly as Claudius' eyes shot dagger at me. 　　“I know a dignified shifter from a prominent family. His name is Miguel. I see the two of you will make a good pair. Also, he'll be a sure help to ensure your smooth ascendence to the throne.” The Alpha King put down his knife and forks, proposing seriously. 　　I stopped cutting the pancake on my plate, my eyes fluttering up to Claudius and then bouncing to my expectant father. 　　"Tell me when you feel ready about it. I'll hook you up with him.” He continued, not intending to drop the topic unless I voiced out a positive response. 　　Left without a choice, I wetted my lower lip and beamed. 　　"I'm fine with it. I'd like to meet him and see if I want him as a second chance mate.” 　　I gripped on my knife as my heart thudded loudly. After breathing out slowly to keep myself composed, I chose to fix my eyes on my plate when Claudius stormed out from the dining hall. 　　“You'll see if you want him as a second chan