“Not possible,” Yandor snapped. “Xanthea is just a mortal right now. Hidden mate bonds aren’t just rare, they are the only bonds that are formed naturally by cosmic divine forces that are even beyond paradise. Bonds that defy fate. Such bonds exist only between gods.”“I agree,” the prince said soft
But that’d mean breaking the promise I made to Asher. That would infuriate him.Damn it!Taking in deep, suffocating breaths, I fidgeted with my cold fingers.Asher told me to trust him, and I do, but still, why can’t I get this uncanny restlessness off my chest?I clenched my fists tighter.Yandor
[Xanthea]“What? What now?” I panicked, my anxiousness growing with every second.But Asher, as always, looked calm and collected, as though he couldn’t even feel fear—Psychopath.Gritting my teeth, I tore the letters into tiny pieces, frustration burning in my guts. If only I could shred them from
“I’m sorry…” I let out a shaky breath. “I thought I’d lose you. I was scared… I—” I bit down on my quivering lip.Asher lifted my chin and made me look into his eyes as he cupped my face.“I know. You handled the situation logically with calculated action and reaction. Your self-control and quick-th
The Crown Prince leapt back, narrowly escaping before the shadow-cage snapped shut around Yandor.Inside, shadow-serpents coiled around Yandor’s arms, legs, neck, and chest, slamming him to the ground before yanking him violently to his knees.“My lord!” the prince called out, stepping toward the ca
[Xanthea]Panic surged through me as my unsteady gaze darted across the graveyard.For a second, I thought Nikolai had sneaked up behind me and shut my mouth, but he stood far behind Yandor and the Crown Prince, his horror-struck eyes locked over my shoulder.If not him, then… who could it be?Did t