C37 KILLIAN'S POV

Scarlett bulged quietly and stared at me for what looked like an eternity. She was surprised by the way I had spoken to her earlier, but she probably didn't know that I was nothing close to being bothered about her feelings.

She thought I would take her like a mate and treat her with care. Not! All I ever needed was a maiden who would serve as my mate just for the mate-marking festival