Chapter 197. Auraya’s Choice

Eryndor’s POV

I leaned back against the cool stone wall of the underground Radiant Circle chamber, drawing a slow breath as the tension in the air thickened.

Vaela shook her head with mock reproach and called out, “Oh my, such a womanizer.” Her tone dripped with playful accusation, and I could practically feel her eyes rolling. Womanizing? I wondered. Which of you thinks I’m womanizing? This girl is simply trying to rile me up.

Before I could reply, Sylin chimed in from across the circle. “Eryndor’s a hybrid after all,” she said, smirking. “I’m sure he wants both a werewolf wife and a human wife.” She threw her head back and laughed, as though she’d delivered some great revelation. I closed my eyes for a moment, counting to ten in my mind, willing her to shut up.

Rydan’s voice cut through my thoughts next, tinged with frustration and pain. “Auraya is more than enough, but you just have to step over your boundaries and look for another one! I don’t eve