Mira’s POVAfter the auction, I brought Riven home before anyone from Caden’s side could follow us. He walked beside me without complaint, but his injured leg slowed him. Each step made his jaw tighten, so I slowed my pace. I hated seeing him force himself through pain, and I hated more that he seemed used to it. For once, I wanted him to know he did not have to endure it alone.When we reached my house, I locked the door and placed the healing crystal on the table. Riven stood near the wall, shoulders stiff, eyes moving around the small room. He looked too large for the quiet space, strangely lost.I pointed to the chair and said, “Come here. I need to clean your wounds.” Riven looked at me. “You have already done enough,” he said. I took out warm water, clean cloths, and the medicine. “Sit down, Riven,” I said.He obeyed after a moment, but he sat like someone expecting punishment. I knelt in front of him and removed the bandage from his leg. The wound was red and swollen. When I to
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