Chapter 119

James had his arm wrapped around my waist as we entered the classroom for Elite training. He always held me close, like he was proud to show me off—but at times like this, I hated it.

Times when Jane couldn’t stop glaring at me…

She always had that same look on her face, like she wanted to burn a hole through me—and I couldn’t blame her for feeling the way she did. She believed in mates, and she believed he was hers. In her eyes, I took what belonged to hers.

I glanced at James, who was too calm and didn’t seem to care or notice. At times, I couldn’t help but wonder if it was nothing more than an act.

How was he not longing for her? Falling apart? Wasn’t that the way of their Moon Goddess?

Before I could try to understand, Elyx appeared out of nowhere and stole me away from James, pulling me into a tight hug.

“Addy!” he called out.

“Lixie!” I said back, throwing my arms around him.

When I pulled away, I kissed his cheek, and he