Chapter 185

MID-CONVERSATION KASSIE GLANCED AT Cat and saw the half smile on her friend's face.

'It's the only time you see her smiling now, when she's remembering him,' she thought to Kerak with a pang of sorrow.

Kerak stayed silent but a sense of discomfort wafted through the link. Kassie reached out to stroke around his ear, making the griffon twist his head closer while the rumble of a purr shuddered out. His thoughts appeared focused on the beautiful griffon beside him and the sorrow she felt. Kassie watched various images flick through the link and quickly realized Kerak wasn't aware of projecting them. All the images showed Loushka, and Kassie watched in fascination while feeling a hint of shame at spying. The very first image and apparent favouriteKerak flicked back to it oftenmust have been when the Griffon Guard was first introduced to their newest member and she watched avidly when Rumal's face appeared from above.

Kassie often forgot how young Kerak was when he joined the Guard. In