Chapter 70

There was an intruder in my room.

I was having a hard time falling asleep as I kept imagining and reimagining Cassius’ face when he found out he was too late. Despite my joy, I also had to consider his next move. I would only win this battle by being ahead of him and now that he had his memories of the previous life, the advantage I had over him had lessened.

With these thoughts in my head, I could not fall asleep with ease so when I heard the gates creak open, I wondered what my father was doing out so late at night but my wolf perked up when someone entered my balcony. My first reaction was to scream and run out of the room but then I perceived him.

Underneath the smell of blood, there was the unmistakable musk that belonged to Koa.

What in the goddess’ name did this man come all the way here to do and why did my eyes close as I heard him enter my room? I should chase him away but instead, I found myself pretending to be asleep, curious about what he had come here for. Then he touch