Cassian POV

Quillan’s gaze lingered on me, probing for cracks, waiting for the slightest twitch that might betray something hidden. But I gave him nothing no flinch, no tell. I watched the exact second his hope drained, when he realized he wouldn’t be prying me open, and he let the matter drop in silence.

I leaned in, taking my chance to move things forward.

“That’s all I have to say about Arixen,” I said, voice clipped and firm. “What happens in my pack is mine to handle, ...