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The air was heavier when I returned. It was clear they were trying to hide it, but I could see right through them. I felt heavier myself, and I hadn’t even been there to witness the scene myself.
I tried to act normal, to walk in as if I hadn’t heard what I heard, but even then, I faltered.
Cade turned the second I entered, his expression shifting slightly. A smile crept onto his lips.
“Are you okay?” I asked, moving closer. “Did he say anything unusual?” I added, feigning innocence.
“Yeah,” he replied. “We’re fine. My parents and I will handle it.”
He pulled me into a hug. His arms wrapped around me with a grip that felt more like reassurance for himself than for me. His chin rested on my head for a beat too long. But he didn’t say anything else.
I looked
- up. “Cade…”
“Really,” he cut me off with another smile. “We’ve got it under control.”
But he didn’t. I could feel it in the room. Mirage’s eyes met Nathan’s, and something passed between them–a quiet agreement. Something they weren’t saying out loud.
And it made me uncomfortable.
“I’ll take her to the lake,” Cade suddenly announced.
Mirage nodded. “Good idea.”
A gleam of understanding passed between them. It felt like they were silently communicating, “Give her a break. She doesn’t need to see this.”
However, the truth was, I wanted to. I wanted to share their worries, not be coddled like I might break.
Still, I didn’t argue when Cade took
my
hand.
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The walk to the lake was quiet, filled only with the sound of our shoes crunching through leaves. The heat still lingered in the air, but it carried the cool bite of late afternoon. The water shimmered ahead of us–golden and still, oblivious to the fact that the world was slowly unraveling.
When we reached the dock, Cade sat down first, tugging me between his legs and wrapping his arms around me from behind. I leaned into him, letting his warmth settle over my shoulders, but my mind was spinning.
Then he turned me around and kissed me.
It was deep and desperate. His hands cradled my jaw like he was holding something fragile. I kissed him back, but my heart ached. He needed this. He needed me.
When we pulled apart, I opened my eyes to find his already locked onto mine. A crease ran down the middle of his brows, and he looked at me like I was the only thing he was certain about.
He pressed another kiss to my forehead, then my temple, and finally my frown.
“You don’t need to worry, baby,” he whispered against my skin. “Not at all. I’ll protect you. I’ll protect all of us.”
His voice was convincing, but not enough.
Because I could feel his hands trembling slightly. I sensed the tightness in his chest every time he exhaled. I knew Cade. I could tell when he was bluffing.
“I want to worry with you,” I whispered.
He only kissed me again.
How could I not worry? Winters knew. He knew too much–about Cade, about me, and about things no one should ever have access to. He had leverage and he was threatening to use it.
That wasn’t merely a problem. That was a bomb waiting to detonate.
What scared me most was that I could feel the fuse burning already.
We sat like that for a long time, the sun beginning to dip lower into the trees, casting gold over the water. It felt like even the sun understood that peace wouldn’t last much longer.
“Hey, Cade,” I said softly, breaking the silence. “Is it alright if I visit my family tomorrow?”
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Okay, that’s a lie.
I had no intention of seeing my parents ever again.
Not my mother, not my father, and especially not my brothers. Now that it was proven that Lucian–the person I had once thought was the most decent in the family–had some of those videos, I felt even more betrayed.
Cade wouldn’t let me go if I told him the truth. He’d follow me, or worse, he’d try to fix it for me. He always did. I loved him for that, but this wasn’t something he could fix. Not for me.
So, I left without telling him.
My wolf carried me through the backroads, silent and quick as I darted between the trees. I traveled light–just a small backpack slung over my shoulder and a single goal pounding in my chest.
I had to find Bethany Spirit.
Aside from being a Praetor, I’d heard from locals that she studied to become a counselor, especially for mated pairs. She gave them advice, offered solutions, and ensured both parties received what they deserved.
And she did it all on weekends after being in the United Factions nearly every single day.
Just thinking about it made my heart ache. She truly was a superwoman.
I reached her office by noon. The place was pristine–tall white stone, arching windows, and the Fenran emblem intricately carved into the walls. Two guards flanked the front entrance, arms crossed and eyes sharp.
“I’m here to see Bethany Spirit,” I said, pulling my hood closer to my head and squaring my shoulders.
“Appointment only,” one of them grunted. “Name, please.”
“It’s lunchtime,” I countered, not wanting to divulge my identity. “She’s not seeing anyone anyway.”
The other guard raised an eyebrow. “Miss, if you’re not on the list, then back with an appointment.”
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“Miss Spirit has a lot of clients to attend to. You might be lucky and get an appointment next month if one backs out. Aside from that, try your luck in three months.”
Three months? I couldn’t afford to wait that long! Especially not with the election looming next month.
“I don’t need an appointment,” I snapped. “This is about Fenra.”
I moved forward, but they stepped in my way. One of them reached for the communicator on his shoulder, and I knew they were about to escort me out–maybe even arrest me. I didn’t care.
I planted my feet firm on the ground.
“This is for Fenra!” I shouted.
The office was isolated, so I didn’t have to worry about making a scene. I was screaming for one thing and one thing only–to capture Bethany’s attention.
“I’m not doing this for myself! I’m doing this because something’s wrong with the way things. are run, and I want to help.”
The guards tried to hush me, one of them grabbing my elbow.
“Get off me!” I shouted, wrenching my arm free. “You’re protecting someone who protects all of us, aren’t you? Then maybe let her hear what’s about to ruin this country!”
The door behind them opened.
Bethany Spirit stepped out, wearing a sharp blazer, her hair tied back in a bun, and a deep frown cut across her face. She looked… irritated. No, worse–she looked tired. Like she hadn’t slept for days, and this was the last thing she wanted to deal with.
“Who dares interrupt my rest?” she asked.
Our eyes locked.
Her expression shifted to something colder.
“You again,” she said flatly. “Young woman, I told you not to bother me again.”
I swallowed hard. “I remember.”
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“Then leave.”
“I can’t.”
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“You can,” she replied, her voice leaving no room for
argument. “And
you will.”
But I didn’t move.
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“Why did you help us back then?” I asked, my tone desperate. “You knew what we were doing. You knew what we stood for. You didn’t have to help, but you did.”
She didn’t answer.
“Please,” I added, softening my voice. “I’m not here for me. I’m here for Fenra. For the people who are still suffering. I have something very important to say. Just give me a few minutes.”
Silence.
Long, quiet, searing silence.
Bethany stared at me, the corners of her mouth tense. Her jaw worked slowly. Then, finally-
“Let her in.”
The guards stepped aside.
And just like that, I walked into the lion’s den.
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