Silence followed Eryx's words as everyone in the hall was frozen. My mouth worked, trying to form words and coax my mind to come up with some plan to take back what Eryx said.
What part of his plan involved me becoming his actual mate? I wanted to push him away, slap him in the face at his audacity! But his grip on my waist, his Alpha aura vibrated down my spine in comforting licks.
I couldn't go against him. Something in me just wouldn't. But to claim we have chosen each other as mates? How can we ever go back from that? I want to crack open Eryx's skull and take a peek into his mind. What an infuriating brute of a man!
I was only his cover; that was what we agreed upon. Even Kharis spoke like they were leaving in one week, two at the latest. Eryx must know how serious this is to make such a bold claim!
