“Your mother… referred to me as your wife during the ceremony. Artemis, is there something you’re up to?” Ember asked. Artemis hid behind his cheeky grin and tilted her head back to claim her lips. “I want you as my wife. You turned down my last proposal and I thought that maybe… this time you might say yes. Now that the situation has changed. Even if I die in this battle. In my heart of hearts, you’re my wife, mate, and the mother of my child.”
“You act as if dying is an option for you. We’re leaving in the morning and I will shield you from harm, my love.”
“No. I’m leaving. You’re staying here with the remaining guards.”
“Artemis! You’re not going to allow me to go?!” Ember asked in disbelief.
“If you were to go, and I become injured, how would you react?”
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