30. Mate's Blood

Rafael's POV:

I was taken aback by what Astrid had just said. I thought I was hearing things. In any case, her words brought immense joy to my heart. 'Your Queen,' she really said.

She is, indeed, my queen. I can die if she asks me to. "What did you say?" I asked once more.

"Yes, you wanted me to come with you and tell you that I am your mate or queen, right? I don't recall the exact words, but you asked either of them if I'm not mistaken," she responded.

I had asked her to assist me in informing everyone that I had found my...