(Kiara)
Cassian kept holding my hand while I tried to understand what he had just told me. I knew Lucan wanted us apart, but threatening my safety was different from threatening Cassian's place as heir. Nyra was angry that the Alpha who had controlled our life for years was now using it against our mate. I looked at Cassian and knew there was more he hadn't said.
"What exactly did he tell you?" I asked. "I need all of it, Cassian." I didn't want him protecting me by leaving out the worst part.
Cassian told me about Lucan threatening to take away his position as heir. Then he explained what Lucan had said about my protection existing only because he'd allowed it. Lucan had warned that if I became a problem for Blackridge, he would deal with me as Alpha. Hearing the words from Cassian mad
