Chapter 73

KILLIAN'S POV

"Can I talk to you?"

Vivian looked around me before nodding. "Sure, come on in."

I stepped inside, resisting the urge to wrap my arms arounds her, holding her against me and never letting her go. But instead, I waited for her to motion for me to sit down and do the same. "So what's up, Kill?"

I reached over, grabbed her hands, then stared at her and caught her eyes. "The Blood Moon is coming up. Are you any closer to a decision?"

She pulled her hands from mine. "That's what this was about?'

"The war is over. It's time to get things in order, and it's time to choose a mate, Vivian."

Her eyes narrowed. "And getting me in line and mating with me is just on the agenda?"

I reached for her again, but she just moved her hands. "No, it's not like that. I was also reminding you that the reasons you delayed before are no longer relevant. And you can focus on this—on us."

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