AUTHOR’S POV

**A DAY BEFORE THE ESCAPE**

Kael sat in his office, restless, unable to keep still. His legs tapped against the floor, then swung in the air as he leaned back, only to stand again the next second. He paced from one corner of the room to the other, running a hand through his hair. The weight in his chest refused to lift.

He once believed everything would fall into place after capturing Aria. He thought peace would return. But every time he saw his mate lying weak on that bed, ...