My heart swelled with affection for my mate. I regretted doubting him for even a second.
Wait, Kass. I need time,I told him.
He sounded almost angry.What? Why?Then he paused, and I could hear in his voice that he already figured out my plan.You’re not thinking of using your magic to escape, are you? That could take months, Halo!
I’m not some damsel in distress, Kass. I can take care of myself. And my pregnancy increases the power of my magic, remember? It’ll be easy,I argued.
Kass’s irritation boiled over.No way in hell am I letting you stay there for six months. You’re insane if you think I’m going to let that happen.He paused, then added in a gentler voice,Halo, I’m your mate. I love you more than anything. You don’t have to do this on your own. Let me help you. Please.
The strain in his voice pained me. I knew I was hurting him by letting myself stay in this cage on purpose, but I needed him to understand that Iwantedto have a part in freeing myself.
Compromise with me,I begged him.Give me three months. That should be enough time for my magic to kick in, and be powered up. Zenon won’t touch me, I promise. He’s basically treating me like royalty, except for the cage. When the time’s up, you can march in here with your little army. Okay?
Despite the situation, I heard the smirk in Kass’s voice.Fine. You stubborn omega. But no more than three months.He paused. His words were heavy.I love you, Halo.
I love you, too, Kass.
The mental link evaporated like a wisp of smoke, and I was back in the physical world, stifled by warm blankets. I threw them off and sat up.
Three months. Half of my pregnancy term.
I made up my mind. For three months, I would let Zenon pamper me, feed me, treat me like a precious baby-making machine he thought I was - because when time was up, I would have the strength to kill him for real this time.
