Chapter 96: Shadows Revealed
(Cassandra's POV)
The rich scent of moonlight wine lingered faintly in Alexander's private chambers as I leaned against the edge of the polished table. My fingers rubbed lightly at my temples, trying to ease the dull ache thrumming in my head. The Ancient Silver Healing ritual I had performed to save Victoria still weighed heavily on me. Though I had done it willingly, the toll from tapping into such extreme power was unavoidable.
I exhaled slowly, allowing my thoughts to settle into clarity. There was no point in regret, especially now when the consequences of my revelation had begun to ripple outwards.
Jamie Kingston's earlier question replayed in my mind, the raw intensity in his voice impossible to ignore.
"Are you The Shadow Healer?"
I had seen
