RAVENDominic’s gaze sharpened. “And replaced.”“Yes,” Marek said again.My stomach tightened slightly. “That’s what they meant,” I said quietly.All eyes turned to me at once and my fingers curled into my palms without me noticing.“If they kill you,” I continued, forcing the words out even though they already felt wrong in my mouth, “something takes your place.”No one corrected me. Jax’s voice came out rough. “And what takes your place?”Marek finally looked at him.“Whatever the system or balance decides is necessary,” he said.Something cold settled low in my chest.“That’s not an answer,” I said.“It is,” he replied.“It just isn’t one you like.”I looked at him properly now. “So what are you saying? That you’re replaceable? Even as my mate?”Marek’s jaw tensed slightly, but his voice stayed even.“I’m saying I was never meant to be permanent.”That made Dominic shift slightly forward, like the words physically irritated him.“Explain it,” Dominic said.Marek exhaled slowly, and
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