Nicole led us through the main hall, past warriors sparring in the courtyard. Every sound felt muted, like it was happening underwater. My thoughts were too loud, circling one truth: Cassian made that sacrifice for me. Letting another Alpha onto his land. Calling him brother. All to get me back. My heart hadn’t settled since. The closer we got to his office, the tighter my chest felt. When Nicole knocked, my pulse was a sprint. “Come in,” Cassian’s voice answered. The door opened, and heat crawled up my spine. His scent hit me first, sandalwood, dark and warm. Cassian stood behind his desk, shoulders squared, expression carved from stone. Grim. Hard. Focused. And beside him… Kira. Of course. Her eyes flicked to me, sharp and assessing. She didn’t smile. She never did, except in evil. My steps slowed. Instinct made me guard my expression. Cassian’s gaze found mine, and something flickered, warm and soft, before shutting away again. “Talia,” he said. Just my name.
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