Chen Zeng's request stunned both Zoe and Yuzhen. Never, even in their wildest thoughts, had they imagined that the man who despised the very bloodline of dragons would ask for something like this.
Yet when Yuzhen saw the light in Zoe's eyes—the unguarded happiness he so rarely showed—he found himself unable to refuse. Without another word of protest, he ordered his subordinates to prepare the wedding in the human realm.
Invitations were sent far and wide, carried on swift wings to everyone they knew. Still, there were a few people Zoe insisted on inviting in person. His uncle, Chen Zeon. His brother, Rui. And Xi Shen.
It was Xi Shen who troubled him the most.
After everything that had happened—after the betrayal, the pain—it would be their first face-to-face meeting. Zoe had no idea what kind of reaction awaited him.
Xi Shen had locked himself away in his chamber. Even after being freed from prison, he refused to step outside, choosing isolation over freedom.
