Chapter 202: Which means you lost the bet

I appreciate how much you care. But for me it's not just about doing things right. It's also about being there for each other in those moments, even when they're messy or unplanned. Every time, no matter the circumstances. I want to be part of all of you, even the parts you struggle with.

— Sophia

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"Shut up before I pin you to the wall again!"

Sophia held back a smile. "Oh, why do I suddenly feel like talking even more, Your Majesty?"

Ragnar shook his head in disbelief, a reluctant grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. "You're impossible, you know that?"

Sophia shrugged playfully. "I like to think of it as charmingly persistent."

"Sophia, listen. Do you remember our bet about the crown prince of Gamaaloth when you thought I was just a warlord of the dragon riders?" Ragnar asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Yes, Adeline told me about it," Sophia winced. "Apparently, I insulted you to your face."