Chapter 173: Stress for All

Frederick Despite Frederick's stress, the last thing he needed was a phone call. However, the name on the phone was more than enough for his exhaustion to vanish. “Tell me you have something more entertaining than the nobility constantly forcing a mate down my throat,” Frederick said. Stephanie was silent for a moment. “No,” she finally said. “Who is she? My sister said no to you?” “Not Talia,” Stefano said. “Melissandra.” Stefano had never spoken a name like that in his entire life. His voice was filled with so much longing, like a puppy pining after its master. “Did you find a mate?” Frederick asked, a smile stretching across his lips. “Frederick, she’s so beautiful,” Stefano said. “But she is the priestess, and according to tradition, she has never mated with anyone. It makes sense, because I want her. I want her so badly I can hardly breathe.” Frederick couldn’t help but feel jealous. He knew the feeling was something he could wave away, but unfortunately, Frederick was s