Malrik POV

Morning arrived quick and sharp. I threw off the covers and moved before Quillan and Cassian could leave. Dravina still slept breathing even, finally at rest and I wouldn’t wake her. Not after everything she’d been through.

Instead I linked Vladan, gave him precise orders to hold the alphas a little longer. Just enough time for me to speak with them.

When I reached the lounge they were already gathering. Quillan looked like himself again recharged, razor-sure but Cassian was a ...