Chapter 63. Temper

Lilly’s POV

I slowly raised my gaze, seeing Lex holding Sade’s wrist. Sade’s brown eyes were wide with shock and outrage.

“What the hell are you doing?” Lex snarled, anger flashing in his eyes.

“I’m teaching her a valuable lesson,” Sade spat, her voice laced with venom. “One she’ll never forget.”

Lex shoved her away, his nostrils flaring, his composure teetering on the edge. For a moment, I thought he might lose control right there.

“Someone’s pissed.” Asena purred in my mind, her voice tinged with amusement. “I like it. It’s so possessive…”

“Oh, Goddess,” I groaned inwardly. “Not now! Stop being so—”

“What?” Asena replied, feigning innocence. “There’s no law against lusting after our handsome, strong mate. He looks so delicious when he’s angry…”

“There’s no way he can be our fated mate,” I argued. “Not after all the crazy crap he’s said. Mates are supposed to be gentle and loving, not arrogant jerks.”

“Look at him,” Asena