Chapter 73.

Marissa POV.

“No, it’s not like that at all, Robert. After everything you and your mom told me about this place, I was not putting Athena at risk. Or did you forget how I found you when you were knocking on death’s door? Do you think I want that fate for my daughter?” I say as I try to stay calm. I don’t understand why he is acting like this?

“You think I can’t protect her? That’s why she isn’t here. Do you not know I miss her too? I understand she isn’t mine biologically, but I look at like she is. I’m nothing like my father, who turned a blind eye to the suffering of his mate and pups. Goddess, I even got rid of the harem for you to show you I’m nothing like him.” The anger simmers in my blood, taking a breath to calm myself. Did he not want to get rid of the harem?

“Did I say you couldn’t protect her? Do you want to know why I agreed to Damien taking her?” he looks at me, his fists balled into fists. Ok he wants to play.

“Because I was not just scared for her, but for me. Goddess,