Adira’s POV
My body lost its warmth as the chilly stone walls of my cage closed in on me. My heart ached in a manner I had never experienced before as I sat in the dark with my knees pulled to my chest.
I had been deceived by Caspian.
In addition to locking me up like a prisoner, the pack I used to call home also refused to let me visit. No justifications. No assurances. Nothing but quiet.
Outside my cell, footsteps reverberated in the hallway. I hoped—prayed—that it was him, and my heart jumped. However, it wasn't. In the murky torchlight, a guard stood with his face hidden. He took a cautious look around before approaching the bars.
"Adira," he said in a desperate whisper. "He's keeping you safe."
I scowled. "Are you defending me? By putting me in jail?
He gave a nod. "You would h
