Chapter 79. A Very Sensual Mistake
I stubbornly refused to stay in his house if it meant I had to take another male.
Having two husbands already drained my life force to its limits, adding a third right now would mean putting one foot in the grave already.
"I'd honestly rather freeze in a cramped, drafty tent with Jor than buy a roof by giving away my hand," I stated flatly, crossing my arms.
Watching my absolute stubbornness, Axis's shoulders completely slumped.
Realizing his trapping strategy had utterly failed, the deer physician finally gave up.
"Wait! Fine! You don't have to be my mate right now!" Axis blurted out, raising his hands in defeat.
"You can stay here. No strings attached. But... please, just give me your permission to court you. It won't automatically make me yours, but at least let there be a chance."
