Chapter 70. Passion Becomes Her

“Cassidy…” He stroked my cheeks as if he never touched them before.

“I do trust you, Zarion. But... it's just that. I still feel so insecure. She's your mate. Hestia is your sacred mate. Why would Hestia, the reputable Hestia, announce and do that to the whole world? She doesn't have control, of course, because it's the mating bond. No one has control over that treacherous thing—”

Zarion's strong hand gently covered my mouth, silencing my worried ramblings. His eyes bore into mine with unwavering intensity, and I could see the sincerity in his gaze. “Hush, babe. We don't know her ulterior motive. She's not my fucking mate. She will never be. She will never be you, Cassidy.”

His vehement denial surprised me, and I couldn't help but question further, still trying to grasp the truth. “But...why would she say that she's your mate? Why would she kneel in front of you and do those things that clearly signal that she is mated with you?” I asked, my thoughts still clouded with co