Chapter 34
Annalise
Without warning, Cassian grabbed me and slung me over his shoulder as I let out a startled yelp.
“Cassian! Put me down!” I shouted, kicking my legs wildly. But he caught one with his hand, holding me steady.
“Enough with your little games, Annalise!” he snapped, his voice sharp and laced with frustration. “I’m taking you back to the Kingdom. Your father is waiting for you across the portal. Just go straight home. We’ll come for you after this trial.”
I wasn’t about to let him dictate my next move.
My hand darted to the dagger at my side, and before I could think it through, I drove it into his shoulder. Cassian let out a guttural grunt of pain, stumbling from the unexpected attack. For a moment, I froze—shocked at what I’d done—but the opportunity to free myself w
