Cassie’s Pov
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I entered the council hall with a crick in my belly. The air vibrated with tension, like each breath promised war. I had no idea why the meeting was convened. No one informed me. Mark and Lark remained silent all morning, exchanging glances they didn't interpret.
"Cassie," Lark had instructed us before we departed, "stay with me."
And now, in that resounding hall, I looked around at my faces. Elders, warriors, seers. The Black Claw court was all assembled there. Including Daisy.
She was center stage, arms tightly crossed, lips pressed firmly shut, eyes flashing in my direction. Blazing.
"Daisy doesn't like you that much?" Lark muttered to me. It wasn't the first time. Lark was always against my friendship with Daisy.
I didn't respond. Mark was immobile beside him,
