RYKER'S POV

I shouldn't have uttered those words.

Damn it! What exactly was I thinking?

But it wasn't entirely my fault. I love Samien so much and couldn't afford losing her to anyone.

Father appeared just then, confusion written all over his face. I rose quickly to my feet, dusting my knees.

He stared at me, then at Samien and back again. I knew what ran through his mind even without him asking.

“Dad!! You're here!” A wide grin spread across my face, eyes flickering incessantly.

He grunted, not convinced.

“What's happening here?” He asked, his voice a thick baritone.

“Samien and I were playing a game, right?” I tugged...