Dragonkin 4 You're my Mate? No thanks.

Part 25 Battle Royale

Raising her chin belligerently, she challenges, "So what if I'm a nymph? I love him. Hands off my man!" her arms flung out from her sides, preventing Cassy from circumventing her and reaching me.

Oh boy, now I need forest nymphs to defend my honour. Great. Just dandy. I've got to put a stop to this soon.

Cynaia sits calmly on one of the love seats in the alcove watching the heated exchange with bland disinterest.

Her finger pointing at me, Cassy questions stridently, "Your man? When did he become yours?"

"Don't nymphs loathe to tie themselves to a single man? I never heard of nymphs getting themselves a permanent lover or husband," Cassy jeers, "Besides, nymphs love sex too much to be satisfied by a single male".

Riled, Elaia retorts hotly, "Is he yours then? Have you staked a claim on him? From what I heard, he rejected your offer of marriage a long time ago. You waited so long for this man but he's not interested. During your hospitalisation, you discarded him for Crown Prince Valerius. Weren't you currently enjoying the Crown Prince's affections? Isn't the Crown Prince's doting sufficient? I heard he's been sweet on you since forever".

"It's none of your business," Cassy declares fiercely.

"Tsk tsk!" Elaia clucks, scoffing while peering condescendingly at Cassy. "The pot calling the kettle black. Looks like it's not just nymphs who crave the attention of multiple men. You put on an innocent front but you're a nymphomaniac at heart. I heartily welcome you, sister".

Tucking her hands at her hips, Elaia jeers sarcastically, "Are you sure you're not a nymph?"

Cassy ignores her taunt and attempts to side step Elaia. Her hand clasps onto my wrist briefly before being smacked away by Elaia.

"Do not touch my man! Moreover, as the rumoured Crown Prince's Consort, shouldn't you behave with more decorum? You shouldn't be fighting with me over a man. Besides, you were the one who snubbed him. When Karalianus gave up on you, you decided you want him back. Not a chance".

Feeling wrongly accused, Cassy speaks up, "For the record, I lost all memories of Karalianus before my accident. I was told he didn't reply to my proposal. That doesn't mean he turned it down. I could be giving him room to think it over. Furthermore, I didn't jilt him for Valerius. Karalianus avoids me when I was hospitalised and Valerius is harassing me during that period!"

"Since you're not keen to pursue Karalianus when you're ill, then go back to your attentive Valerius and leave me be with Karalianus. I suit him better than you," Elaia declares, turning towards me and ask saucily, "Don't you think I'm more compatible with you?" her tongue licking her lips suggestively.

Tongue-tied for words, I rifled through my brain for appropriate refusals.

As I am about to answer, Cassy proudly declares, "Karalianus, my shattered memories are slowly recovering. I remember loving you and I still do. I didn't realise it until I saw you with Karalene this afternoon. Won't you come to my side?" she lifts her palm up, entreating me to go over.

Elaia stretches her arm to block my way. "No. Don't fall for her lies, Karalianus. She was happily dancing with Valerius just now. The entire ballroom attendees can bear witness. I'll love you more than she'll ever do".

Cynaia sighs loudly, "I'd thought it would be fun to watch my sister fight over her prey. It's been a long time since a female of another race dared to challenge her for a man. They always lose immediately". Picking an imaginary loose thread from her gown, she lazily dusts the gown, "However, this is turning out to be an extremely boring lovers quarrel. Please excuse me," as she slowly rises from her seat and sashays out of the alcove.