“Ariana, I know it’s hard for you to understand right now, but don’t worry. I’ll prove it to you with my actions. I’ll convince my mother, and then I’ll marry you.”
After speaking, Cael took out a blister pack of pills, pressed out two, and handed them to Ariana.
“This is the antidote. Take it, and you won’t feel uncomfortable anymore.” He also passed her a glass of water.
Ariana eyed him warily, then let out a cold laugh. “Cael, if you were really concerned about my discomfort, why not just sleep with me directly? Why even bother with the medicine?”
Suppressing the hatred and disgust she felt toward him, she wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing her lips close to his.
“I know you don’t actually like me. What are you really plotting?”
“You probably think I’m a freak, but this is
