ANNATORIA
“Wh-what?” His words tangled the strings in my heart, and emotions turned chaotic in my soul. “What…” Shakingly, I broke free from the freeze that stilled my body. “What the heck are you saying, Dayrian?”
“Completing what my past mate couldn’t do is your new mission.” Sharply, he breathed, and two drops of water landed from the sky onto his cheek.
“I…” The words in my mind struggled in my throat. And the anguish my soul pumped into my heart threatened to become tears. “Day… Dayrian. That’s not right.”
“It is.” Eagerly, he held my cheeks, which were now wet with the pouring rain I’ve chosen to ignore. “My queen, this is the moment to take revenge. I used you. Exploited your mind. Explored your body. I even took your father’s life. I hurt you for this, Annatoria.”
“Dayrian…”
