Alex POV
Ember left, and not only did she leave, she trapped me. I couldn’t protect her.
I felt an overwhelming sense of fear as I fought tirelessly for what felt like an eternity, desperately trying to escape from the illusion she had created.
While it is true that Ember may have given her word to come back to me and genuinely believed she was making the correct choice, I cannot help but question the possibility of her being incorrect.
It is my duty to keep her safe. My obligation extends beyond just following the orders of a goddess; it is rooted in my love for her as my mate.
Without Ember, life would lose all meaning and become devoid of purpose.
As time went by, my fears grew stronger and I became increasingly worried. Gunner tried to calm me in my head. “Mate is stronger than y
