Raya straightened, lifting her chin slightly. “So… based on what you told me, you still haven’t finished your answer to my question.”
Kaius held her gaze, unwavering. Then, with deliberate clarity, he spoke the words that would change everything.
“I always believed that the Moon Goddess had a plan for all of us,” he said, voice steady as a mountain. “So, yes. I am willing to accept the mate bond and give us a chance.”
Raya’s breath caught.
Then his eyes sharpened, cutting through her defenses like a blade.
“Now,” he said, taking a step closer, “the question is the same for you.” He tilted his head, his voice lower, more commanding. “What do you want, Raya? And why have you been avoiding me?”
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Raya felt the weight of Kaius’ question settle over her like a suffocating blanket, press
