Chapter 44

"No. I won't allow it,"

"I thought you had already consented to this!"

"That was before I knew your life was at stake," he exclaimed, his eyes darkening. I understood that this conversation would be difficult, but my determination to proceed with the ritual remained unwavering. It had been my sole mission for quite some time, and now was not the moment to abandon it.

I glanced at him. "Whether you agree or not, I want to do this," My heart almost lurched out of my chest when I said that.

I nervously bit my lip, striving to prevent any unnecessary outbursts. The atmosphere seemed to grow tense as Alpha Knight loomed above me.

Standing at a towering six feet, he exuded an intimidating aura that sharply contrasted the room's serene ambiance. With his prominent cheekbones and strong jawline, I couldn't help but wonder what it was like to be favored by the gods. Alpha's presence overshadowed me, and my view beyond him was obscured. Furthermore, his