Chapter 140

Malekh stared at me and then a slow smile formed on his lips. “Even though you despise me, you’re willing to do that much for them?” I pursed my lips, feeling dejected. However, if he agreed to it, then my freedom in exchange for Ashton’s life seemed like a good deal. I hated the thought of being mated to Malekh and I had to fight the urge to cringe and shudder. He laughed lightly. “What an unfair deal for you. Even if I accept, I still cannot give up the plan. It’s not only my goal.” My temper flared and I could feel my face heating up in anger. “You really are despicable,” I hissed. Malekh smiled. “I really am. The most I can offer you is the opportunity to return to your normal human life.” “I don’t want to live a normal life when my friends could be killed!” I yelled at him. “Don’t you understand that? How could I live with myself?” “How can I live with myself if I let my mother die in vain? How can he li