Chapter 69

VALENTINA After a heated argument with Papa and Uncle Sam about Sylva, I found myself in the clearing. For some reason, this place became a part of my inner solace. Whenever I face any trouble, I tend to come here and meditate. Although the true mole hasn't been revealed yet, I'm more or less sure it's Sylva, besides this mate bond with the king. I truly wonder why the Goddess is doing this to me, when I truly don't want any mate! ‘Mates are blessings, Val. You must not defy.’ Kira purred within my head. ‘Stop running away from him!’ She snapped in the last words. ‘Blessing?’ I couldn't help but feel bitter in my heart. ‘Did you forget what that Blessing had done to us once? You're still willing to submit to a mate? Pathetic!’ ‘Moreover, I have a feeling that he will reject us.’ I said confidently. ‘I mean, just look at his status, do you think he will accept us in any way?’ I threw the question at her. Kira fell silent. Her heavy mood lingered over mine. Slowly, she lowered her chin o