Chapter 71

Kaelen’s POV

I moved towards Valeria, scooping her into my arms despite the ache of doubt clawing at my mind. Whatever else was true or false, she was still my mate, and I would not let a stranger see me question her loyalty. I looked at Xander with a hardness I didn’t even recognize in myself.

“The deal is off, Merchant. It would be best for you to leave while you still have the chance,” I said,