Chapter 167: The Search for Barry II

Raven’s frustration was palpable as she tossed her ebony hair defiantly. “No one gets to decide for me. I make my own choices. I was born and raised human, Kendalf,” she declared vehemently. “I am who I am. Barry is my friend, and he is in grave danger. I have to help him.” Kendalf’s response was a chilling whisper, laced with menace. “If your lifemate is so besotted with you that he allows you such recklessness, then I must take it upon myself to protect you.” Raven’s fury ignited. “Don’t you dare speak about Enoch like that!” she retorted, her anger flaring. Enoch, though understanding Kendalf’s perspective and finding it justifiable, couldn’t help but feel a pang of irritation. The atmosphere was charged, thick with unspoken tensions. Kendalf’s gaze remained fixed on the storm beyond, not acknowledging Enoch’s presence but clearly considering the gravity of the situation. “The child she carries is my lifemate,” Kendalf’s thoughts resonated with a grave intensity. “It is a femal