Hurt flicked in his eyes, but he quickly hid it. His face turned to stone, wiped off of all emotions. Zaya knew her words were a low blow, but she couldn’t go with him. Another minute with him all her plans will be lost. Worse her brother will be lost too, and Kemet will indeed fall, because she could never accept him.
“No, I’m talking to my mate. And I’m going to protect her with everything I have, even if I have to gag her and put her over my shoulder.” Dage threatened coolly. He turned fully to face her, his body heat overwhelming. Zaya felt the shift in him. He was taking charge of the situation. And there was no changing his mind. His protective instinct was setting in. And she knew she couldn’t fight him on that.
“I have to agree to be your mate first,” Zaya said unwilling to g
