"You said… two other kids were born the same day as me." Sumaya's brows knit together as doubt crept in. "How do you know I'm really the chosen one? What if it's one of them? What if I'm just… a piece of the puzzle instead of the center?"
Avanaya sighed deeply, her shoulders rising and falling as she braced herself. "One of them is chosen," she admitted. "He was born to stand by your side… as your mate."
The word sent a ripple through Sumaya. She suddenly remembered the dream she had last night — the mysterious figure with Marrok's face — Zeev — saying he was her mate. Could it all be connected?
"And the other," Avanaya's voice cut through her thoughts like a blade. "She is an imposter. A threat whose path could lead to ruin if allowed to get too close to you."
Sumaya shook her head. "But that doesn't answer my question."
