CHAPTER 154 - COMMENDATIO

-RAINA’S POV-

The Worgen sighed and put his hands into his white pockets. “It’s a long story.”

“Well, isn't it obvious that I won't leave my mate for you?” I retorted, putting too much force behind it. I had to bend over and put my hands on my knees to reinforce my body.

“Nonsense. Why would I be here with you and not him? Where was he to take care of your wound? He was not there when you kept having nightmares in your sleep and I took them away. Neither was he there when you were dying,” he replied sardonically with a flat gaze. “I deserve you more than he does. So, tell me I have permission to court you and I shall.”

“People are dying and you want to flirt!” My blood boiled and I straightened my posture to send him the heat of my eyes. “I feel their pain in my heart.” I clutched my chest. “Everyone deserves to live.”

I didn’t miss what he said about my nightmares, but I wasn’t going to get into that. Not now.

“My obligation is to you. No one else,” he commented, hard and rigid.