Malrik POV

“I need you both to stay calm,” I said, my voice even but edged with gravity. “We need to think carefully before we act.”

Vladan and Ashuriel exchanged a look subtle but telling. They could already sense this wasn’t just a routine matter.

“Dravina told me everything last night,” I began, watching their expressions shift. Vladan’s curiosity sparked immediately.

“I was right. Her mate isn’t dead. She’s running from him. The money she brought with her she stole ...