“We don’t know that,” he replied silently.
Chaos didn’t sound convinced.
“Bond strong.”
Caleb exhaled slowly.
“Even if she is the Messenger… that doesn’t automatically mean she’s our mate.”
But Chaos pushed again.
“She feels right.”
Caleb stood up abruptly, walking toward the large windows overlooking the city.
Below, the world moved normally.
People commuting.
Cars flowing through traffic.
Normal lives.
Lives far simpler than his own.
He rested one hand against the glass.
“I know, Chaos, but you’re forgetting something,” he muttered.
Chaos remained silent.
Caleb’s eyes darkened slightly.
“We are the most valuable target in our entire species.”
Crown Prince.
Future King.
Every move he made had consequences.
Every relationship had political implications.
And the past h
