Chapter 28
Draven’s POV
The night air was crisp as I stood outside the sitting room, letting the cold seep into my skin. Zeraphine was inside with her old friend, Cassia. I wasn’t sure how I felt about her yet. She seemed loyal enough, but loyalty could turn into a weapon if misused. And with Varin involved, we couldn’t afford to trust anyone blindly.
I pushed the door open again, stepping into the room. Both women looked up, their conversation cutting off mid-sentence.
“What now?” Cassia said, her tone sharp.
I ignored her and focused on Zeraphine. Her face was still pale, her hands twisting nervously in her lap. Whatever Cassia had said clearly had her on edge.
“Zeraphine,” I said, “we need to talk.”
Her brow furrowed, and she glanced at Cassia before turning back to me. “Can it w
