Chapter 435
Chapter 435
Third Person’s POV
Cassian reached out to comfort his sister, but Wynn was so far gone in her grief that she accidentally punched him right in his freshly stitched stomach.
“Cassian… you never told me your PIN number! Waaaaah p>
Cassian’s legs went straight as a board, his face turning paper–white. He looked like he was about to meet his maker for real this time.
“Seriously? Are we filming a funeral scene here?” Fred snapped, hauling Wynn off Cassian. He ripped the white sheet off the bed and helped Cassian sit up.
It took Wynn a good minute to stop sobbing. When she realized Cassian was actually breathing, she froze. “Cassian? You’re… not dead p>
Cassian clutched his stomach, hising through his teeth. “Not yet, but you’re working on it. Go get your head checked, Wynn p>
Wynn pouted and turned to Fred for backup. “Fred, he’s calling me an idiot p>
Fred glanced at Cassian, pretending to take her side while actually throwing her under the bus. “She was worried about you, man. Why are you being such a jerk p>
Cassian let out a dry, hacking laugh. “Wasn’t it you calling her a moron ten seconds ago p>
Silence.
Feeling the heat, Fred made a quick excuse to get Wynn out of there, telling her to go home and see what the elders were plotting.
Once she was gone, Fred pulled up a chair. He dropped the playful act, his voice turning low and serious. “If you’ve decided to let her go, stop trying to kill yourself. You’ve got the entire pack on your shoulders. Your life isn’t just yours to throw away p>
Cassian stared at the ceiling, his eyes like hollowed–out craters.
Whatever he was thinking about made him wince and close his eyes in pain.
Seeing him in such a bad state, Fred sighed. “I’ll go find the doctor p>
The second Fred left, Cassian opened his eyes and sent a text.
A moment later, Humphrey slipped into the room. “Alpha Cassian p>
Cassian forced himself to sit up despite the burning in his gut. “Starting tomorrow, you’re off the clock at
the office p>
“What?” Humphrey’s jaw dropped. He thought he was being fired.
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“Pick two of the best fighters from the security detail,” Cassian rasped. “Starting tomorrow, you’re Trista’s shadows. Twenty–four–hour protection p>
Humphrey rubbed his hands together, looking stressed. “Alpha Cassian, that’s high–risk work. I’m not sure I’m the guy for a stakeout p>
Cassian gave him a look that could freeze blood. “I’m not asking you to assassinate anyone. Just find the rouble and fix it. Simple p>
Between his own grandfather and the psychos in the Tundras, Trista was a walking target.
And since he was the one who put the target on her back, he was going to be the one to clear it.
Humphrey still hesitated. “But the people around Luna Trista… they aren’t easy to fool. If we get caught p>
Double year–end bonus p>
Humphrey snapped to attention. “Say no more, Alpha Cassian. Consider it done. Luna Trista’s safety is my op priority p>
Fred walked back in just then, looking between the two of them suspiciously. “What are you two whispering about p>
Humphrey immediately flipped into his professional ‘assistant‘ mode. “Nothing, sir. Just telling Alpha Cassian he needs to stay in bed until he’s actually healed p>
Fred rolled his eyes. “Yeah, right p>
He gave Humphrey a light shove, and Humphrey scurried out of the room.
The next morning, Cassian was already tightening his tie and getting ready to discharge himself when Wilmot and Alaina walked in. The air in the room instantly turned to lead as the two elder Alphas flooded he space with their pressure.
Alaina frowned, her tone leave–it–or–take–it. “The Gamma is handling the company. You’re in no condition.
o leave. That’s an order p>
Cassian didn’t stop fixing his cuffs. His voice was calm, but it had a bite to it. “Mom, I’m not a kid. You can’t ock me in a room p>
Wilmot stepped into his personal space, his temper flaring. He slammed the door shut. “You turned yourself into a cripple over some girl? Look at you. You’re weak. The old wolves will never fall in line behind an Alpha who can barely stand p>
Cassian looked up. The pride of a young Alpha finally flared, pushing back against his father’s suffocating aura. “Dad, the ‘responsibility‘ you keep preaching? It’s just code for making me a puppet in your power games, isn’t it p>
He stared his father down. “My body, my mating, my life–none of it means a damn thing to you.
The sheer force of Cassian’s defiance actually made Wilmot stumble back half a step.
Cassian didn’t wait for a reply. He shoved the door open and walked out of the hospital, leaving a trail of
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pure, cold fury in his wake.
Finished
Alaina watched him go, her heart sinking. She turned to Fred. Take me to see Trista. I want to see exactly what kind of spell she’s cast on my son p>
Fred’s heart skipped a beat. If Alaina showed up on Silverlight turf, there would be a body count.
He stepped in front of her. “I’ll handle it. If you go, it’s an act of war. It’s better if I’m the one to talk to her p>
Fred caught up with Trista at her office.
She was busy signing papers. She didn’t even look up as he walked in. just pointed to the leather chair across from her desk. “Have a seat. Cassian isn’t dead yet. I assume p>
Fred let out a dry laugh. He didn’t sugarcoat it. “He refused treatment and checked himself out. His pheromones are all over the place. He’s a mess p>
Trista’s pen hesitated for a split second before she finished her signature with a smooth flourish. “He’s the Ironthorn Alpha. His life–and his drama–stopped being my problem a long time ago p>
Fred looked at her.
The “devotion” she used to have for Cassian was gone. There wasn’t even a flicker of emotion left.
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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.