Chapter 421. N’zan Avdija

Raina’s POV

“You chose her,” I croaked, feeling more tears brimming. “Nuk-symos proth-kai thar-fros! ”

I wasn't sure how those strange words blurted out of my mouth, yet somehow I knew they conveyed my meaning, that he was rejecting me for her.

His forehead creased as if he were confused, even taken aback. 

“Na-proth. N’zan-avdija,” he rasped, a flicker of remorse roughening the beast's voice. 

Somehow, I understood him. Not rejected. Never leaving.

He gripped both of my shoulders, and was careful not to let his claws hurt me. He leaned into me with his head tilted, his searing red eyes completely focused on my wound.

“Then stay by my side,” I whispered, “Trust me. I’m mate.”

“Ma