CARDANHis expression didn’t change. His blade rested at his side, but there was nothing relaxed about him. Every inch of the man radiated control, precision, and experience.“I’m not your enemy, Cardan,” he said quietly. “If I were, you wouldn’t still be standing.”I tightened my grip on the sword, jaw locking. “You’ll forgive me if I don’t take your word for it.”Cassius took a wary step back, probably sensing that the air between us had turned into something dangerous. “I get it,” Frederick went on, his voice smooth but carrying the aura of command. He had to be someone of high status. “You’ve lost trust in everyone. You think everyone wants something, your title, your mate, your life.”He took a step closer. I didn’t move.“You’re wrong about one thing, though.” His tone softened. “I don’t want any of those things.”“Then what do you want?” I rasped, eying him.“To stop a war before it swallows us all.”Cassius shot him a glance. “What war?”Frederick didn’t take his eyes off me.
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