Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 614

Chapter 614 Selfish Reason

"You're not serious, are you?" Zander asked and irritation was clear in his voice.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" I raised an eyebrow, my tone sharp and unwavering. "The court is adjourned." With that, I stood from my seat and turned to leave.

"Wait, mate!" he shouted, his voice desperate. "I came here for you."

I froze mid-step, my heart betraying me as it clenched at the sound of his plea. After all, I loved him and he is my mate. My fated mate.

But Mother's stern gaze from across the room and a subtle shake of her head reminded me of my duty. I forced myself not to turn back. Instead, I resumed my steps, reluctantly moving toward the exit.

I could feel his yearning gaze burning into my back until the doors closed behind me with a heavy thud.

I summoned the commander, and she appeared before me instantly. She was a tall and well-built woman, best in her fighting skill and awarded for bravery many times.

"The Alpha King cannot be kept in a regular prison alongside criminals," I began in a serious tone. "Though he trespassed, we don't yet know the urgency that drove him to do so. Treat him with respect and dignity. He will stay in the royal guest quarters, not the prison."

knowing full well my motives were both selfish and protective when it came to my mate. "Keep him under constant surveillance," I continued, my voice brooking no

evident. I dismissed her with a wave of my hand. No one dared to defy or question the

the temple, and completing my duties. Once I was finally free, I returned

to leave our mate in that filthy prison?' Arena's voice echoed in my

Arena. He

said he came here for us. I can't bear to see

pain. 'I don't want him there either,' I admitted. 'But my hands are tied. Still, I'll find a way to

of him

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heart, but even worse was the ache of being apart from our son. He was all alone without his father, and with me absent from his life. Austin also didn't

be close to him, to hear his voice and see him with my own eyes. I didn't know when I'd get the chance again, or if I ever would. This might be the only opportunity I had to be

Arena's voice echoed in my mind with a knowing

next moment, I

out of

toward the royal

of seeing him again as I move swiftly through the corridors. The guards at the entrance straightened when they

questions to the Alpha King," I said, keeping my

want me to summon the commander, Goddess?" one of