Chapter 384
Chapter 384
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Third Person’s POV
Cassian shot him a freezing look. “You know, if you stopped talking, we could actually stay friends p>
Fred shrugged, looking genuinely sympathetic. “Look, I’m only saying this because we’re friends. You need to wake up and smell the reality p>
Fred’s words were like jagged fangs sinking into an old wound, making Cassian’s fingertips twitch with a dull ache.
He stole a glance at Trista, who was busy talking to someone across the plaza. His throat tightened. “I have to take a call,” he muttered to the group before turning toward the second–floor stairs.
From a distance, Attwater watched Cassian’s solitary retreat, his eyes darkening.
He quickly handed Sayer off to Trista and yanked Isaiah into the shadows.
‘Cover me,” Attwater whispered, his eyes locked on the second–floor landing.
He had been holding onto a grudge for too long, and tonight, he was going to settle the score.
[saiah grabbed his arm, offering some friendly advice. “I’ve seen what that guy can do. You could train for three more years and you still wouldn’t be a match for him p>
Attwater just threw an arm around Isaiah’s shoulder, a rebellious glint in his eye. “So? What if it’s two against one p>
Isaiah hesitated for a heartbeat before a flash of “let’s watch the world burn” madness crossed his face. He nodded. “Alright, let’s do it. Tonight, we’re rubbing that arrogant face of his into the dirt p>
The two of them were in perfect sync–like two young hounds who’d spotted their prey–as they silently trailed Cassian upstairs.
Down in the plaza, Trista was watching the start of the ceremony with Sayer.
When the kid started whining about finding Attwater to play, she realized both Attwater and Isaiah had
vanished.
She scanned the crowd, feeling uneasy. An omega nearby whispered that she’d seen the two of them heading for the second floor.
Fred chimed in casually, “Cassian just went up there, too. You don’t think they ran into each other, do you p>
Wynn let out a dry scoff. “No way. Isaiah snaps at Cassian every time they lock eyes, and Attwater treats him like a mortal enemy. There’s zero chance those three are just hanging out peacefully
Trista and Elias traded a look, and her heart sank.
Ever since Cassian had injured Attwater’s wrist, the kid had been training in MMA like a psycho–he haday even stopped the day before his exams.
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With a troublemaker like Isaiah along for the ride, those two being upstairs meant nothing but trouble.
“Watch Sayer for a second,” Trista said, handing the boy to Elias before racing for the stairs.
Fred and Wynn, feeling the tension, followed close behind.
The commotion even caught the attention of Alger, who brought a few gossip–hungry guests along for the show.
Trista was practically sprinting, her breath hitching in her chest.
She knew Cassian wasn’t the type to show mercy in a territorial dispute. If those two idiots had actually picked a fight, the fallout would be ugly.
Suddenly, a deafening thud erupted from a nearby room, sounding like heavy furniture being smashed to pieces.
Before Trista could even grab the handle, the door burst open and Isaiah “rolled” out, looking like he’d been through a dryer–his clothes were a mess and his hair was trashed.
Trista froze, staring at a very disheveled Isaiah on the floor.
Isaiah looked up, equally stunned, as he locked eyes with the crowd of people who had just arrived.
Fred was the first to react, hauling Isaiah up by his collar. “What the hell is going on? Look at you p>
Isaiah was so livid he was practically vibrating, pointing into the room but unable to get a single word out.
Trista took a deep breath and pushed the door open.
The room looked like a hurricane had hit it–tables were overturned, chairs were smashed, and the rug was bunched up.
Cassian and Attwater were standing there, looking incredibly awkward as they scrambled to “clean up the
mess. ”
Trista yanked her brother to her side, her eyes darting between the two men. “What exactly happened in here?” she asked, her voice lethal.
The two men traded a look before answering in perfect, suspicious unison, “Nothing”
Attwater tucked his head, avoiding Trista’s fury, and slipped out of the room before she could blow up
In the hallway, he rubbed his back and hissed to Isaiah, “Why did he only focus on hitting you p>
Isaiah ground his teeth in rage. Attwater leaned in, whispering, “Don’t sweat it. Next time we’ll find a better spot. You distract him, I’ll go for the opening. We’ll have him begging for mercy p>
The two of them shut up the second Cassian and Trista walked out.
The social tension from downstairs had followed them up.
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Madison, seeing Sayer clinging to Attwater again, didn’t dare show her face, but she nudged a friend to light the fuse.
A woman purposely raised her voice so everyone could hear. “Why does Mr. Manwaring’s son keep calling Trista’s brother ‘Uncle‘? Is Dr. Holmes about to become the new lady of the house p>
Another friend let out an even sharper laugh, her eyes mocking as she looked at Trista. “Dr. Holmes, it’s only been a few weeks since your mating severance. Did you really find a replacement that fast p>
Cassian’s face went so dark it was terrifying. The suffocating aura rolling off him turned the air thick and
oxic.
Wynn was about to explode, but Fred held her back.
Elias frowned and stepped toward Trista to handle it, but she caught his eye and gave a slight shake of her head.
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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.