{Ryanna’s POV}

‘It’s ready.’

The words echoed in my mind as I stepped out of the tavern into the cool night. The breeze couldn't clear the thoughts racing through my head, but it sure did help calm the expression on my face. I looked across the square.

Casper was still talking to Kiara. They hadn’t left yet. Her laugh danced across the night sky, and his boyish grin was a balm to my aching chest. Knowing fully well my plans could very well end this friendship he had come to ...