THESSARA'S POV

"Of course you're gone."

I said it to the empty room. To the cold sheets beside me where Kieran should have been.

A note lay on his pillow. Neat handwriting. Brief message.

*Pack business. Stay inside. Train with Mara at noon. - K*

No explanation. No apology. Just orders.

My wolf whined disappointed. I wanted him here. Wanted his presence close.

I crumpled the note. Tossed it aside. Sit up slow. Every muscle still ached from yesterday. The bandages pulled tight ...