Chapter 62

Third Person's POV

Valerius did not voice approval nor rejection-he simply caught Cerys's ear between his fingers, his tone low and edged with a promise.

"Remember what you said, Cerys."

Whether now or later, it didn't matter. The bond between them would deepen; he had the patience of a predator stalking eternity. Sooner or later, she would choose him first.

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