Charlie walked outside the Amethyst Palace quarters, silently laughing at his brother’s romantic troubles.

When Azura was with Aysling, he looked more “human,” more flesh and blood, rather than the cold, indifferent Emperor—almost like an emotionless robot.

Finally, he had convinced her to accept the Dragon’s blood when it was sent, and she reluctantly agreed.

He had so many questions about her origins but didn’t dare ask for fear of scaring her. He had watched her closely, and she didn’t seem