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~Ezinne~ As Kael guided me out of the ballroom, we bumped into the kind-hearted warrior who had lent me his fur on the cold day of my banishment. He swiftly stepped in our path, prompting Kael to protectively place himself between me and the warrior, letting out a low growl. The warrior
"Because it's necessary," Malik responded, his gaze drifting away from me once more. "I told you that you're valuable to me. I protect what I value." A brief silence settled between us again before he spoke up. "Is this what caused your anger, or is there yet another mystery about you that I'm yet t
Rafe, Soren, and Kael followed hot on my trail as I climbed the stairs and up the stairs without looking back or stopping. Hunter was sprawled on the sofa, nonchalantly enjoying a bowl of cereal when I stormed in. My sudden entrance made him jump, and he instinctively reached for his sword. "
~Ezinne~ I turned on my side and faced the window. The early light of dawn spread across the sky, and still, I couldn't find sleep. With a defeated sigh, I climbed out of bed and made my way to the balcony. It was past two in the morning when we returned from the Eclipse Pack, and since then, slee
~Ezinne~ I didn't wait for Malik to show up before I began my meal. With little enthusiasm, I sipped my tea and picked at the brioche. I was halfway through the meal when the door swung open, and Malik made his entrance. "I want us to be left alone for today," I heard him instructing
"Killing me won't be that easy, Red," he said. "At least, I'll try," I retorted. Malik slowly got up, releasing me, and as I gasped for breath, a wave of dread washed over me. He walked back to his seat with an ease that seemed almost out of place given what had just happened. Had I been t
~Ezinne~ I lingered by my window, and my gaze followed the arrival of the guests. These were no ordinary men; they were of wealth and power, each making their entrance to the courtyard in their own unique styles. I couldn't believe it was another one of my mating ceremonies today.Twice, I had been
After Malik's unsettling confession to me the previous day, I had told Rhea everything about me from the beginning, skipping Ashere's part, and my desire to vanquish Malik. Surprisingly, the dislike I thought I had for her when I came was gone, and was replaced by this sense of trust. Because no mat