So what if he had been deceived?
As long as his female master was safe and unharmed, even if it meant giving up his life, Aren would offer it without hesitation.
"And you can still laugh?"
Melanie stared at him, her voice sharp with disbelief. "Aren, wake up. That Rory doesn't care whether you live or die. She has so many powerful males around her, she's never taken you seriously."
But instead of anger, Aren's smile only deepened.
Melanie's chest tightened with irritation.
What was there to laugh about?
"My female master has never deceived me," Aren said weakly, his voice hoarse but steady.
"How many males stand by her side, who she loves… none of that matters to me."
His gaze softened, unwavering despite the pain.
"I only want her to be well. Even if she asked me to die, I would go willingly."
Rory had never truly lied to him.
