ROSETTE’S POV
Zavien didn’t so much as glance in Ethan’s direction. He sighed, the sound dripping with boredom, like Ethan was a particularly annoying fly that had wandered into his space.
“Blackwell. Still here? I thought you’d have the dignity to leave.”
“She’s MY mate!” Ethan was shaking, fists clenched at his sides. “MY wife! You have no RIGHT—”
“Was.” Zavien’s voice turned lethal. “You rejected her. And she gracefully accepted that rejection.” He finally turned to face Ethan, and the look in his eyes made even me want to step back. “She’s not yours anymore.”
“The mate bond—”
“Is void.” Zavien stepped away from me then, and I could breathe again. Think again. “She’s unmated now. Fair game.”
Fair game. Like I was a prize to be won. I probably should have been furious at both of t
