“Care to explain what you meant earlier?” Kaden asked when we were finally back at the Ember moon pack and were in the privacy of his room. I removed my shoes, walking barefoot towards the bed as I undid the rope behind my neck, holding my dress together. “Some time ago, when Trisha wanted me to send that letter to you, I was attacked by wild rogues. The kinds you’ve been hunting down.” I started, seeing him throw me a look. His jaws clenched tight. “Why didn’t you tell me?” “Wasn’t important at that moment.” I shrugged then pointed my hands towards him which he took, kissed, before he entwined his fingers with mine and sat next to me. The bed dipped down and his intimidating presence could be felt around me. “It was bound to be a losing battle. I was looking for a way to escape when

