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Khrys scrambles to his feet “Are you sure?”

I nod “I’m sure”

Chapter 13

Kailani

“I want to donate I’ll give you my blood and cells”

I squeeze Khrys’ hand tightly, but my voice doesn’t shake “Khrys convinced me to do it, and it’s because of him that I… offer myself to you”

This tih as I look at the array of Zandians before

“I beg, in return, you forgive hiive you blood whenever you want it” I hope I’ it, but I’o free—and be with me

Then I bow, like I saw Khrys do at the waterfall with the fa Beside esture with his arm and bends down as well

As ait to hear our fate, I glance at my Zandian warrior His handsome face, so full of worry but also full of love, makes me melt

“I love you no matter what,” I whisper “You’re my mate”

“Did she call you her ood as mine, steps closer His voice isn’t cruel, but I don’t want hi who has power and is used to wielding it as necessary

Khrys stands “Yes,” he says “I have not pierced her yet, but I claimed her on the ship I intend to request permission to take her as my official mate and care for her for the rest of our lives” He puts his arive me the chance, I will serve Zandia with all of my heart, to the best of my ability”

I notice that Khrys’ voice has lost a certain weight and tension that it held, even in our good ether He sounds confident and bold, instead of slightly on edge and sad

I think the king notices, too, because he tilts his head and examines Khrys carefully