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Elias’s POVThings were getting out of hand, and it was annoying as fuck. I’d never felt so useless in my life. We couldn’t hurt Jerome. We couldn’t even breathe in peace because he was out there, somewhere in the house, and we didn’t know who he was talking to or what he was planning. Every time I thought about it, my fists clenched and my jaw tightened. I wanted to punch something, to break something, to do anything except sit here and wait.Dad left today with my stepmother, even though she didn’t want to go. I could see it in her eyes, the way she clung to Raven before she left, whispering promises to come back soon. Dad said he had to find a way to break the bond, that he needed to talk to people who knew more than we did. I wanted to believe him, but I didn’t trust anyone anymore. Not after what Jerome did.So we stayed around Raven’s room like snakes, twenty-four seven. We took turns sitting outside her door, listening for any sound, any sign that she needed us. Dante kept paci

Cassian’s POVI didn’t trust anyone in my family, not really. Even though we were royal blood, even though they’d do anything for me, I couldn’t trust shit. Not with everything that had happened but for Raven, I was willing to do a lot of things blindly. That’s why I called my uncle over. He was the only one who might explain this whole blood bond mess and how to break it. I didn’t care if it was risky. I just wanted my sister free from that asshole.We couldn’t go to school yet. Not with all this going on. School activities would resume after the end-of-year academic party, but right now, none of that mattered. The only reason I wasn’t in Raven’s room every second was because of Friessa. She was doing a good job keeping Raven company, not letting her dwell on the trauma. I was grateful for that, even if I didn’t say it out loud.But today, I needed to see Raven. I needed to talk to her, to see for myself that she was okay. So I knocked on her do

Cassian’s POVI passed the drink to my uncle, watching the way his lips curled into a wry smile before he took a slow sip. The firelight flickered across his face, making the lines around his eyes look deeper, older. He set the glass down with a soft clink and looked at me, almost amused.“Well, Cassian,” he said, swirling the amber liquid, “first time one of you calls me to the royal mansion for a talk. I’m honored since it's been decades since you remember you have someone as family.”I leaned back, arms crossed. “Don’t get used to it Uncle Pedro. I’ve got school work to face, but this is more important.”He raised an eyebrow. “You’re finally learning what matters.”I didn’t answer. I just stared at him and waited for him because he liked to play games, but I wasn’t in the mood.He sighed, setting the glass aside. “You want to break the bond between Jerome and Raven.”I nodded, my jaw tight. “You said you could help. H

Dante’s POVIt was a damn good thing we could sniff her scent, or it would’ve been fucking impossible to find her. Raven said she needed to ease herself, and then—poof—she was gone. Just like that. My heart was pounding, my mind racing. How the hell does someone just disappear in a place crawling with vampires and overprotective brothers?Elias was the first to snap out of it. “We need to split up. Different directions. Now.”Caius nodded, already moving. “I’ll take the east wing.”Cassian’s jaw was tight. “I’ll check the courtyard.”But I didn’t move. I couldn’t. Something felt off. I ignored their shouts, their curses, and went back to the classroom. My gut told me to start there. The others followed, their footsteps echoing behind me.The lecturer walked in at that exact moment, her heels clicking on the tile. She barely glanced at us, already annoyed. “Take your seats. Class is starting.”I didn’t care. I grabbed the

Cassian's POVShe asked about the mating process, her voice soft and curious, those beautiful hazel eyes searching our faces for answers. But we couldn't tell her. Not yet. Not when everything was still so raw, so dangerous. The words stuck in my throat like broken glass.Friessa left quietly, sensing the tension that hung in the air like smoke. The silence that followed was heavy, "There's nothing to eat at home," I finally said, needing something practical to focus on. Something that wasn't the way Raven's lips parted when she was thinking, or how her skin seemed to glow in the dim light.“Right, I'm starving” She murmured and we drove to the mall first. I'd sent all the maids and chefs home earlier, I didn't want them witnessing the chaos that had become our lives. Rumors spread like wildfire in Velmora, and the last thing we needed was more attention on Raven.She was sitting on Dante's lap in the car, her fair skin display