“What’s the plan now?” I asked as I followed Cassian deeper into the woods. The air was cool, and the rustling leaves filled the silence between us.
Cassian glanced back at me with a smirk. “We’re heading straight for Blackwood Pack. No detours, no delays.”
I gripped my pack tightly. “Good. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can start.”
“You’re eager,” Cassian chuckled, slowing down so we walked side by side. “I like that. But remember, Selene, revenge is best served slow. You don’t want to rush this.”
“I’m not rushing,” I said firmly. “I’ve waited long enough.”
Cassian studied me for a moment before nodding. “Fair enough. Just don’t let your emotions cloud your judgment when the time comes.”
“I won’t,” I assured him, though his words stayed in my mind.
As we walked, the forest
