I could feel Cassian sleeping.

That was the problem.

I stood outside the Solas Dorm before dawn, staring at the academy grounds while his presence followed me through the bond. I could feel his breathing, slow and steady. His wolf was settled, carrying a deep satisfaction I hadn't felt this strongly before.

It was as if something inside him had finally stopped running.

He had arrived somewhere.

I wasn't sure I had.

I walked towards the ward-line, keeping my hands inside my jacket pockets. ...