My eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets at his proposal. Was he not aware of Alpha King Zander Blake, my mate? How could he not know?
“I am already married to Alpha King Zander Blake,” I informed the God of Destruction. “He is my mate.”
“That’s not a problem,” he replied nonchalantly, shocking me even further. “You can reject him and divorce him. However, your marriage holds no validity in the Lunar Realm or for a goddess. You can marry me without his consent.”
What?!
“No,” I said, shaking my head, my heart recoiling at the very thought. “I love my mate and cannot marry someone else. I will never cheat on him,” I stated firmly, my voice unwavering despite the pressure of his godly presence.
God Kaelvor’s expression turned indifferent as he gazed at me with unrelenting intensity. “Then I cannot promise the safety of the Lunar Realm,” he said, his tone cold and impassive. “The choice is yours-your mate or the survival of the Lunar people and the preservation of the realm.” Though his voice remained steady, the challenge within it was unmistakable.
Anger flared in my chest, and I wanted nothing more than to yell at him, to lash out at his audacity. But this wasn’t about me or my emotions-it was about the people of the Lunar Realm and their survival. I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down.
“God Kaelvor,” I began, keeping my voice steady and composed, “there must be another way to form an alliance. I am willing to give you anything in return for your favor. Please consider another option.”
God Kaelvor’s expression turned cold and indifferent as he gazed at me with unrelenting intensity. “Then I cannot promise the safety of the Lunar Realm,” he said, his voice devoid of emotion yet brimming with authority. “The choice is yours-your mate or the survival of the Lunar people and the preservation of the realm.” His words hung in the air like a blade poised to strike, the challenge within them unmistakable.
Anger flared in my chest, hot and unrelenting. I wanted nothing more than to lash out, to tell this arrogant god exactly what I thought of his ultimatum. But this wasn’t about my pride or emotions-it was about the Lunar people, their survival, and the preservation of our sacred realm. Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to remain composed.
“God Kaelvor,” I began, steadying my voice, “there must be another way to form an alliance. I am willing to give you anything in return for your favor. Please consider another option.”
He smirked, a chilling curve of his lips that radiated smugness. The confidence of his divine status cloaked him like an impenetrable armor.
“Listen, goddess,” he said, his tone dripping with condescension. “I am not just any god-I am the God of Destruction, the force that ends worlds and rebuilds them anew. There is nothing you possess that I lack or desire-except one thing.”
I stiffened as he stepped closer, his dark eyes gleaming with a predatory intensity that sent a shiver down my spine.
“What entices me,” he continued, his voice now softer, more dangerous, “is uniting our divine powers through the mate bond. Together, we would produce offspring of unparalleled strength, beings destined to dominate not just our Realms but all realms. With their power, we would crush any opposition and reign supreme, not as protectors, but as conquerors. The universe would bow to us, its rulers.”
His words sent a chill through me, the weight of his vision for domination and subjugation striking me like a physical blow. This wasn’t about securing the Lunar Realm-it was about an empire of fear and control. I swallowed hard at the fearful thought.
“What you propose,” I said finally, my voice trembling with restrained fury, “is the antithesis of everything the Lunar Realm stands for. It is peace we seek to maintain, not a reign of terror.”
Kaelvor’s smirk deepened, his expression as unyielding as stone.
“Peace,” he scoffed. “Peace is a fleeting illusion, goddess. Only strength endures, and only those willing to wield it can ensure survival. The choice remains yours-align with me, or let your precious realm crumble into oblivion.”
Wow! He had a truly twisted mind.
“So, you want to disturb the harmony of the entire universe?! That’s not going to happen as long as the Lunar Realm exists,” I challenged, my voice rising with defiance. But instead of being deterred, he seemed amused by my confrontation, letting out a dark, mocking laugh.
“Think about it, Goddess,” he said, that wicked gleam still lighting up his eyes. “It’s not just for my benefit-it’s for ours. Together, we would be unstoppable. You, as my queen, and I, as the king of the universe. What could be more fitting for beings like us?”
His audacious proposal repulsed me to my core. The very suggestion made my skin crawl. How could he dare propose such a thing? I wasn’t here to conquer or seek power-I was here to preserve the harmony of the Lunar Realm, the delicate balance that kept the universe intact.
As I remained silent, contemplating the consequences, he spoke again, his voice laced with manipulation. “Why are you hesitating so much? After all, your purpose is to save the Lunar Realm,” he said, his words designed to sway me. “It’s a win-win for you, isn’t it? Your realm is saved, and you gain even more power in return, making it more stable than ever.”
It didn’t make sense to me to preserve the Lunar Realm at the cost of the entire universe! Who knew what else he had planned, with intentions that already seemed so dark and malicious?
I was certain of what I needed to do. I opened my mouth to refuse him outright, damn the consequences. “God Kaelvor, I-”
“She will marry you, God Kaelvor,” my mother’s voice rang out before I could finish, as she materialized before us in an instant.