ログインCASSAIN I rush into the house with Evelessa in tow as Alexander storms in like a hurricane.“Cassain!”I turn around sharply “What happened?”His face looks wrong.Too pale.Too serious.“Alexis.”My stomach tightens instantly.“What about her?”“She tried something stupid.”“What exactly did she do?"“Alexander.”“She tried to break the mate bond.”Silence hits the room like a punch.“…with Sebastian?”“Yes.”I sign tirely“How?”“Magic.”“Of course it was magic.”“And it backfired.”“How bad.”He hesitates.Which is never a good sign.“How bad, Alexander.”“She’s not waking up.”Ice crawls down my spine.“…what do you mean she’s not waking up?”“I mean she’s in a coma.”The word lands heavy.Ugly.Impossible.“No.”“I wish I was joking.”“Where is she.”“Lucian’s already taking her to the medical wing.”I’m moving before he finishes the sentence.Grabbing my jacket.Evelessa clears her throat "You need to tell us how she even knows there's a spell that could break mate bonds."Ale
CASSAIN For a few seconds I just sit there staring at her as she sits comfortably on my lap in the passenger seat like she didn’t just casually reveal she went to visit the one man I trust less than a snake in a room full of rats.Her silver hair glows faintly under the parking lot lights.Her bare feet are tucked under the seat.She looks relaxed.Completely relaxed.Meanwhile my heart nearly tore my chest open for the last three hours.I adjust the air conditioning in the car“You watched the game.”“Yes.”“From the VIP lounge.”“Yes.”“And you didn’t think to text me that you were alive?”She glances at me calmly.“I didn’t realize you were conducting a rescue mission. I wasn't in danger Cassain. I needed air and I needed to see my daughter's mate.I grip the steering wheel.“You disappeared.”“I left the house.”“Without telling anyone.”“You were busy.”“Evelessa.”She sighs.“Yes?”“You went to see Sebastian.”“Yes.”“Why.”She studies my face for a moment before answering.“I
CASSAIN Hockey is quite simple; you skate, you fight, and you win. That’s the rule. At least it used to be. Today, everything feels wrong. The arena is already roaring when I walk into the locker room. The noise of over eighty thousand fans resounds through the concrete walls like distant thunder. Evelessa is missing. I noticed it the moment I checked in with the guards at home. At first, I assumed she was with the boys. Then I checked their room. They were asleep. No, Evelessa. Then I checked the house. Kitchen. Balcony. Library. Garden. Nothing. By the time I arrived at the arena, my patience was already hanging by a thread. Alexander walks beside me now, unusually quiet. That alone is suspicious. Alexander is never quiet. Ever. “You’ve been weird all morning,” I tell him. “I’m always weird.” “Not like this.” “Maybe I’m growing.” I stop walking and stare at him. He sighs. “Okay fine, that sounded stupid.” “Yes it did.” We continue down the hallway
EVELESSA Everyone is out right now or so I believe; I pick a blue mid riff cut Jean short and a black crop top and a face cap, anger is a strange thing but so is sadness; sometimes it burns hot and violent, other times it sits quietly in your chest, simmering until the moment you decide you’re done being patient.Tonight?I’m done.I stand in front of the mirror in my bedroom staring at my reflection.Silver hair spills down my back in loose waves, glowing faintly in the dim light. The crown flickers briefly above my head before disappearing again, like it always does when my emotions spike.“Calm down,” I mutter to myself.The mirror offers no helpful advice. I put on gold coral sandal and hold a bag.If I’m walking into Sebastian’s house, I’m doing it on my terms.Aretha whistles as she sees me“That’s a look.”I grab my hair tie from the dresser.“Don’t start.”“Oh I’m not starting. I’m just observing you looking delightful in Cassain’s absence”“You look like you’re about to eith
EVELESSA “Relax, you're only launching a lingerie brand not going to war” Aretha murmurs beside me.“I am relaxed.”“You’re gripping that champagne glass like you’re about to interrogate it.”I glance down.…she’s not wrong.The grand ballroom sparkles with lights and cameras, journalists and supernatural elites mingling across the room while models walk slowly across a raised platform displaying my new collection.Silver lace.Black silk.Ocean-blue satin.The designs shimmer under the lights like water itself.Alexis leans closer to inspect one of the pieces.“You realize half the supernatural world is going to lose their minds over this line.”“That’s the idea.”Alexander lounges casually against a pillar nearby.“I still don’t understand how we went from fighting sea monsters to selling luxury lingerie.”“It’s called diversification,” I say.Lucian nods approvingly.“Very smart business strategy.”Alexander raises his drink.“Also very distracting.”Aretha elbows him.“Behave.”I
EVELESSA “Relax, you're only launching a lingerie brand not going to war” Aretha murmurs beside me.“I am relaxed.”“You’re gripping that champagne glass like you’re about to interrogate it.”I glance down.…she’s not wrong.The grand ballroom sparkles with lights and cameras, journalists and supernatural elites mingling across the room while models walk slowly across a raised platform displaying my new collection.Silver lace.Black silk.Ocean-blue satin.The designs shimmer under the lights like water itself.Alexis leans closer to inspect one of the pieces.“You realize half the supernatural world is going to lose their minds over this line.”“That’s the idea.”Alexander lounges casually against a pillar nearby.“I still don’t understand how we went from fighting sea monsters to selling luxury lingerie.”“It’s called diversification,” I say.Lucian nods approvingly.“Very smart business strategy.”Alexander raises his drink.“Also very distracting.”Aretha elbows him.“Behave.”I







