“I’m going to help him.” He nodded, unsurprised. “Are you okay with that?” Uncertainty crept into my voice. “Is it what you would’ve decided?” “Me?” An ancient, pitiless chill permeated his pale eyes. “I warned you before that I am not a benevolent being, dove. I would leave Lallakai to her doom, keep the Undying gift, and take her consort as mine alongside you.” My eyes widened. “However, if you gave me permission to devour him, that would also be acceptable.”
