Chapter 550

Evander smiled faintly. "If you refuse, then you've chosen him. That's fine. Once I deal with him, I'll take you back anyway."

His voice remained gentle, but his words were merciless. "Don't worry, Ria. I care about you. I'll make sure you're safe. But that child..."

His gaze dropped briefly to her abdomen.

"If it's born, I'll make sure it doesn't live. If not, I'll have it taken care of before it