Why? Why couldn’t he just have a moment of peace? Why, when he was trying his hardest not to slip back into that Rage mindset, could he not be left alone?

After taking in one more calming breath and focusing on the mint and eucalyptus oils coating his tongue, Aster opened his eyes to the sight of Jasline Morrigen standing tall before him. Truly, the gods were testing him today.

“Yes, Lady Morrigen?” Though he tried to keep his tone polite, his query came out ...