"Rose..." Zordan began, his intention to chase after her evident in his voice. However, before he could go, he felt compelled to respond to the biting remark Ethlyn had directed at Roselet. "I won’t ask you whether your mother taught you to sleep with another man when you already had a mate like a slut..."

"Zordan!" Reva gasped, shocked by his words.

"I apologize, mate. I never intended to say anything like that to her, but she crossed a line by provoking Roselet. I don't prioritize my new relationship over the old one," Zordan explained, his tone indicating remorse. He then turned his gaze to Ethlyn and added, "As for...