Chapter 109
Third Person's POV
Late that night, Cassian returned to his bedroom alone.
He lay on his side in the expansive bed, reaching out to the space beside him.
It was empty and cold.
The dull ache radiating from his shoulder served as a persistent reminder: she had indeed been here just hours ago.
That small throb of pain felt like a residual echo of the mating bond, rhythmically drumming against his nerves in the dark.
The following morning, Trista went out to collect herbal ointments for Attwater.
Since Silverlight's medications required registration at the healing center, she visited a partner pharmacy.
As she stepped out of the pickup window with her medical bag, she ran straight into Samantha.
Samantha was perched on high heels, wearing a form-fitting dress and flawles
