Azlynn’s P.O.V.

My voice raised an octave as I listed Skylar’s qualities, speaking nonstop.

“The heaven has blessed you with a gorgeous, empathetic, soft-spoken, and caring mate. You can’t find a better girl in the entire world.

Are you just going to walk away from the mate, the Moon Goddess bestowed upon you?”

My ragged breathing didn’t let me speak more; otherwise, I would have criticized his attempt to push her away using his royal authority.

Howard turned to me, the pain etched deep into the corner of his eyes.

“You think I want to walk away?”

He said hoarsely. “I feel like my chest has been split open. Every...