"What if I fall in love with someone someday?" Joana asked, her green eyes ablaze with fury. "What then?"
Elijah froze at her words. His eyes widened as her statement fully sank in, stirring a mix of anger and jealousy within him. While he partly grasped Joana's intention, knowing she was unaware of being his mate, her words perturbed him. The mere notion of her forming a connection with another person, despite his understanding that marriage was unattainable, left him feeling unsettled. A whirlwind of thoughts inundated his mind, leaving him unsure of how to respond.
After a prolonged moment of contemplation, Elijah managed to find his voice. "You are at liberty to make any choice you wish," he replied, the coldness apparent in his tone. "However, you must be prepared to face the reperc
