Chapter 107: The Fire Between Us
Luna's heart stopped.
The moment Cassian pointed to her stomach, something inside her froze. The heat around her—once alive, protective—dimmed. The fire blade in her hand pulsed weakly, flickering like a dying candle.
“She is mine,” Cassian repeated, stepping forward.
Ryder moved instantly, stepping between them, his body blocking Luna completely. “Touch her,” he growled, “and I’ll end you.”
Cassian didn’t flinch. He looked Ryder over with quiet disgust. “The guard dog still thinks he can stand against the storm.”
“I’m not afraid of storms,” Ryder said through clenched teeth. “But you should be afraid of what you’ve created.”
Cassian tilted his head, amused. “Created? I didn’t create anything. I claimed what was already mine. You think she’s free of
