Chapter 171. Faith

Caius’s POV

Richard and Elise held each other for a few seconds before growls from my chest started to shake the air and make them both laugh. Elise got back up and came back to sit next to me. “I’m not in any danger, and I chose you.” She put a kiss on my lips as she whispered.

Richard gave us a smile. “When you were born, your fated mate was chosen for you based on who you were most likely to become. Most people stay close to their original plans, so even if their lives take some turns, they are still close to who they were thought to be.

Your life took some bad turns that you didn’t see coming, and your father caused you a lot of pain. You’re not a sweet, innocent girl, and you’re not even as kind as El, who loved my brother. I can see how your life has made this version of you suspicious and with a hardened heart. I can also see why you love this beast that likes to be in charge. You two weren’t destined to be together at birth, but you chose your own path, and