Knox’s POV
I stared out the window, each flake of blowing snow expanding the fury in my heart. I wanted to leave, now, to get as far away from Aira as my carriage could carry me.
Still, a pain deep inside me longed to stay, but I brushed it away. I had to stop being fooled by a beautiful harpy with a heart filled with nothing but trickery.
To hell with the mate bond.
The snow slowed and then disappeared suddenly, right in front of my eyes. I blinked to be sure I wasn’t mistaken, but it was true, the snow had stopped. I whirled around and pulled out my bags to finish packing.
Finally, I could leave.
‘Kaj,’ I said through the mind-link. ‘The snow has stopped. We’re leaving.’
‘Yes, Your Highness,’ he answered. ‘I’ll ready the carriage and come pack your things.’
‘No need. I’m already
