His gaze softened further, his tone almost reverent as he spoke the next words. The next words came out to his mouth made my whole body frozen.
“You are my mate.”
Cestia’s POV
“YOU ARE MY MATE...”
Those red eyes penetrating the darkness and the words that sent my life into a tailspin were the last things I remembered: You are my mate. After then, everything was a haze. My knees had given way, and I was completely engulfed in darkness.
Now, I am awake.
“G-Goodness! W-Where am I?”
Blinking against the warm light coming through the wide windows, I sat up gradually. My body fell into the comfortable mattress of a large bed, the silky sheets cooling on my skin.
The space surrounding me was gorgeous, with ornate sculptures and rich tapestries on the walls. A large chandelier hung from the ceiling, providing a golden glow that accentuated the opulent furniture.
For a second, I wondered if I was dreaming.
Then, I saw him.
“Y-You...”
So, that's not a dream.