Chapter 126: Alike
Ava nodded.
Kade watched her for a beat, then chuckled softly. "I guess I and my father are more alike than I care to admit," he said, half to himself, but loud enough for Ava to hear. "We both have a thing for the Alpha’s women."
His smile faded just slightly when he saw the weight return to her shoulders.
"I’m leaving the decision up to you, Kade," she said gently. "Whatever you ask of me, I will do. I owe you that much. You did save my life."
Kade’s teasing grin softened. He sat up straighter and rested his elbows on his knees, looking down at his hands like he wasn’t sure he deserved the pedestal she just put him on.
"Actually," he began, "I was just the first to get to the dungeon that day. There was a long line of people who wanted to save you."
Ava’s brow furrowed with affection. "Still counts."
"Everyone likes you. I don’t know if it’s this Daughter of the Moon mystery you’ve got going on. But you’ve got a lot of people on your side, Ava. A lot."
"I heard about the Alpha King." Kade added. He reached out and took her hand gently in his. "You don’t need to be afraid, Ava. You will be safe," he said with such firm conviction that it sounded more like a promise than a comfort. "You just focus on being Luna."
She nodded again, a small smile gracing her lips.
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