Amara’s POV.

My eyes widened in shock. I stood there for a moment, trying to process what she had just told me. I didn’t remember a first mate, let alone one named Axel. I had no recollection of him or our relationship, and Rhea’s warning had made me uneasy.

“My first mate? I don’t understand,” I said, my heart pounding.

“Your memory loss has made you vulnerable, Amara. Axel is dangerous, and you need to stay away from him,” she warned.

“Why should I?” I asked.

Her expression grew serious. “He’s no longer the man you once loved. He’s not the same person he used to be. Something has changed...