What could change? Edmund wasn't going to stop being a king. Nor would he become a lion, an omega. They weren't suited to each other. And no matter how strong Al's feelings for Edmund grew, that couldn't be overcome. As much as Al wanted to.

Still, Al was smart enough to realize he was being unreasonable. Why shouldn't Edmund find what he wanted with someone else? Never mind that Eythern was no more suitable a mate than Al himself. Edmund could make his own decision. He didn't need Al hovering over his shoulder.

Yet here Al was. Without a good reason for his poor attitude. He couldn't stop the words that were spilling out. "I think you're making a mistake with him, your majesty."