Dylan's POV.Yeah, it was the elder Cassius. The man has never had my respect. I mean, how could he? He’s Kane’s pet—his Umbra Inquisitor. The guy Kane calls on to play executioner for the pack, dealing out “justice” like it’s a damn gift from above. Nah, I’ve never trusted the guy, never even liked the way he breathed.So standing there, seeing him—wrinkled, stiff Cassius—as the man Grant brought me to for help? It sent a chill straight down my spine. My feet almost didn’t move when we got to the door, but Grant didn’t wait. Cassius opened it with this slow, knowing nod like he’d already figured out the reason we were there. His hand gripped Grant’s for a second too long, the kind of handshake that’s equal parts power move and greeting.“I was expecting you,” Cassius said, his voice gravelly, like he’d been chewing on rocks.Grant smiled like he was seeing an old friend, but it was the kind of smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Got good news and bad news. But first, let’s sit. We’ll
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