Page 157 of Hell Fae Commander

He knew exactly what I was going to say.

Because I’d walked right into his play—his cards practically flickering in the air before me.

Only they weren’t cards. They were words. Promises. A way forward.A new path.

“In order for me to offer you solace, a home, your Warden position, access to the Hell Fae Source, and your Hell Fae Bride of choice, you’ll need to become my mate, Ajax.” It was the only way to guarantee everything I’d promised.

But he needed to understand what mating me would entail.

“Mating me means that you will give me access to your soul, your mind, and the ability to know exactly where you are at all times. It also means I’ll be closer to Camillia De la Croix because we’ll share three mates—you, Az, and Melek. That will allow me to keep better tabs on her power, and hopefully find ways to protect my own.Withoutharming her.”

His lips parted, his surprise palpable.

I reveled in that look, the one telling me that he never in a million years expected me to request this.

Because it meant he would actually have to consider his response.

And I loved a deal that required thought.

However, this agreement had a deadline—the Interrealm Fae Ball.

My lips curled as I set the final term. “You have one week to decide, Ajax. Choose wisely. It could be the last decision you ever make.”

The Story Continues with Hell Fae Prince…