06. Bitter Soul

Aakifahlynn recoiled away from Jairus, but it took strength she did not have because her heart still fluttered at his closeness after all his betrayal.

She felt disgusted.

Weak electricity flowed through her body, betraying her. This bond was betraying her just like her husband and mate were. She turned her face away, and Jairus reached and grabbed her face, turning it back to him roughly.

Aakifahlynn made a sound of protest at her pain.

"I fed you a poison that weakened your wolf..." He squeezed her jaw, ensuring she stayed still and listened, "And when you continue to strain your body using magic, it did the rest of the work for me..." He kissed her cheek again, so tender and sweet.

"I must thank you for that," With a smug look on his face, he gave her another gentle kiss, this time on her nose.

After he whispered those horrid words letting her know he was responsible for her current condition, weakening her in front of the people so he could declare her unfit to rule.

She looked at