Chapter 109
Chapter 109
Third Person’s POV
Cassian reached out and clamped pulling her toward him.
s arm,
His grip wasn’t rough, but it was undeniably strong.
He raised his hand to wipe her tears. Whe
his thumb touched her cheek, she only felt colder.
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He looked at her, his voice deepening. “Just for this, you’re fighting me, threatening to ruin my reputation in front of my family p>
Trista shoved him away in disgust, but the tears continued to stream down her face.
She articulated every word clearly. “How many times do I have to tell you? I’m not fighting, and I’m not being willful. I genuinely want the termination p>
They stared at each other. Trista’s tears became heavier, relentless
Cassian watched her quietly for a long mo
He then gripped her wrist again and led her into the study.
The study door closed behind them, shutting out the lights and voices.
Cassian pulled the termination agreement and the bank card from a drawer.
In front of her, he fed the termination agreeme
into the shredder.
The machine’s gears whirred, tearing the paper into strips–a stark, cold sound, like her resolve being ground into dust and discarded.
Then, he held the bank card out to her, his voice calm, like announcing a settled plan. “I don’t deny Samantha and Algernon’s existence, and I admit I used our shared assets to help them. But my involvement is strictly caretaking p>
Trista didn’t take the bank card. Her fingers didn’t even brush the edge.
Her eyes were frosted. “Cassian, stop lying to yourself. If your relationship with Samantha is strictly caretaking, where did Algernon come from? Did he materialize out of thin air p>
Cassian offered no explanation.
He deliberately bypassed the question, forcibly tucking the bank card, with its ten billion credit limit, into Trista’s pocket. His thumb pressed a hard crease into the fabric–an action so forceful it brooked no refusal.
He immediately shifted the subject, his voice low and controlled. “Samantha and Algernon stayed at the Alpha house. I know you resent that. That’s why I moved out. We will live here from now on p>
Trista’s face grew colder, but her voice was unnervingly steady. “Cassian, I haven’t publicly exposed your transgression out of respect for your mother, who has treated me like a daughter all these years. If you push me further, I will deliver everything to the Council and the Elder Council. I will make them see what you’ve done p>
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Cassian looked into Trista’s eyes, his words clear and precise, part command, part declaration. “Trista, I know you are emotionally distressed, and you are having trouble accepting Samantha and Algernon’s presence. You can live separately from me for a while. You can focus on your career. But termination is impossible p>
Trista didn’t reply immediately.
Her silence was a taut wire. Cassian stepped forward, lightly clasping her wrist.
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The gesture seemed restrained, yet it still carried an Alpha’s possession and proclamation, as if he were holding not just her hand, but the mating bond that was not yet severed.
Cassian’s voice softened, sounding more like coaxing. “We have six months until the end of the year. You can take your time to think things through. If you agree to come back, I will find a way to retrieve your mother’s obsidian staff. And the money is still yours p>
Trista looked up, her gaze unyielding.
Her tone was clean and resolute. “Cassian, you should know me best. I would personally throw away even the things I cherished most once they were contaminated. All the more reason to discard a mate who
is corrupt in heart and body.” doesn’t love me, who betrayed me, and wh
She shoved Cassian away and walked out.
The moment the door opened, she nearly collided with Fred, who was standing outside.
Trista didn’t pause, walking straight past him.
Fred raised a hand to stop Cassian, who to
was about
is voice incredulous. “Fighting again p>
Cassian stopped, his eyes heavy. “She’s unstable right now. I’m worried about her. Drive her home p>
Fred nodded, turning to catch the elevator.
Outside the building, Fred had to cajole and pull Trista to get her into his car.
The night wind swept into the car, cooling the heat from her hair and further chilling her face.
Fred started the engine, glancing over at her. “Tell me, what did he do this time p>
Trista leaned against the seat, staring at the distant line of city lights, as if observing a world that didn’t concern her.
After a long silence, she spoke, her voice quiet but every word distinct. “Fred, we’ve known each other for over twenty years. I’m asking you, would you strike Attwater just because one woman told you to p>
Fred pursed his lips. “Trista, can we change the subject p>
Trista turned her head to look at him, a slight upturn of her lips that looked like a jagged tear. “Then I’ll ask another. Would you use emotional abuse against your mate, who you grew up with, for the woman you love p>
Fred fell silent.
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Trista tilted her head up, fighting back the stinging moisture in her eyes. “Cassian and I grew up together for over twenty years, mated for three. I thought even if he didn’t love me, all those years of shared history wouldn’t be worthless p>
She turned her face toward Fred, a watery smile playing on her lips. “I was wrong p>
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.