Chapter 80

Randy didn’t leave the corridor.

Even after the heavy doors of the council chamber closed behind Elodie, he stayed there, pacing slowly like a caged wolf. Every sound made his head snap up. Every minute felt longer than the last.

The bond between them was restless.

Uneasy.

It felt like a string pulled too tight, ready to snap.

“She’ll be fine,” Cassie said from behind him.

Randy turned sharply. He hadn’t heard her approach.

Cassie leaned against the stone wall, arms ...