Page 70 of Scars of His Wrath

"I want you to understand. You are the only Omega in this region. They are not part of society."

"Why?"

"They are dangerous to keep in society."

Naya frowned. "Omegas? How are they more dangerous than Alphas or Betas?"

"I am not telling you how," Akoro said firmly. "There are some things you cannot know as my prisoner. Even if even if you are my true mate."

Naya glared at him. "I cannot be your true mate and your prisoner."

"That is exactly what you are," Akoro said sharply.

"No," Naya said. "You can call it that if you want, but one cancels out the other. Your true mate should choose to be with you not forced because she is your prisoner."

Akoro scowled. “Our situation is unique, yes, but it will not always be this way."

Naya bristled. "What do you mean? What exactly do you have planned after you invade my empire? Do you expect me to stay there with you and be your true mate? You expect me to rule my empire, after it has been invaded and conquered, with a new leader?”

“Whatever happens after I invade, whether you rule or not, you are still mine.”

“I am the princess and heir, Akoro. This was supposed to be my empire to protect. I’m not going to side with you while you kill my people.”

Akoro rounded the table and yanked her body against him, his eyes burning. “It doesn’t matter how many titles you have or what you think you owe any other. You are mine. My mate. And you owe me your body and your devotion over anything else.”

Anger flared in Naya’s stomach. She knew he was keeping their intimacy separate from his invasion, but it was infuriating hearing it from his own mouth. “And what do you owe me?” she asked.

“While you are my prisoner? Everything I’ve given you and nothing more.” Amusement threaded through his gaze as he looked down on her. “After we invade, we will talk again.”

Naya’s stomach tightened. “And when is that?”

Akoro didn’t answer.

Naya sighed in frustration. "How much more information do you need from me?”

"You have yet to meet with Tshel and Oppo. After that, you won’t be needed.”

Naya tried not to flinch at his words. Not needed after he’d finished using her? She couldn’t see how he didn’t mean it that way.

The meeting with Tshel and Oppo happened the next day. Tsel wore a bold red outfit—the same one she wore every time Naya had seen her in previous meetings—a long, sleek dress with a robe attached to it, which covered all of her skin while accentuating her form.

As Naya approached the table, she noticed the material of the dress was textured with swirling patterns throughout the dress and cloak. Subtle, but a beautiful design. The collar of the robe was harshly cut at shape angles, similar to the way Akoro’s more regal clothes had been designed. Naya suspected she had some kind of importance in his kingdom, but since she hadn't spoken in any of the previous meetings, Naya couldn’t guess what her status was.

The woman had striking features, with somber, deep-set warm brown eyes, and full lips. Her dark brown locks fell just past her shoulders, beautifully complementing her warm reddish-brown skin.

Naya noticed movement at the corner of her eye and the stout healer stood in the far left corner of the room, watching her with a closed expression. Naya observed him for a moment. Akoro’s brother. Now that she’d been told who he was, she could see the resemblance in their skin, hair, and features, but Akoro stood proudly and firm, while the healer had a softer more erratic energy to him. In this room he looked nervous, as though he didn’t want to come too close to the table. Regardless, he was the reason she was alive.

She nodded at him and smiled. “Thank you.”

“Sit,” growled Akoro from his usual corner.

"Greetings, Princess Nayara, first daughter of Drocco and Cailyn Andaus, heir to the Lox Empire, Guardian of Omegas. Keeper of Peace,” said Tshel. “I am pleased to meet you."

Naya searched the woman's eyes, trying to see if she was mocking her, but there was only a soft amusement in them.

"I am Tshel Nekku," she said, bowing her head a little. "I am a Hearer for the Sy Dynasty."

"A Hearer?" Naya glanced at Akoro but he said nothing.

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