Marrying a Warhound (Cassian) novel Chapter 96

ATASHA’S POV

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I looked at Cassian, struggling to understand his decision. Lead them? For what reason? These people didn’t belong here, and their story didn’t add up. Yet he had given them exactly what they wanted.

Another question pressed inside my head. If they truly knew the Lord of the North, why hadn’t they recognized Cassian on sight? Was it because his cloak and face were still drenched in blood?

“Then, as a way to thank you, allow us to offer this illuminating fae stone,” the older man said with a practiced smile. “My name is Agape. This is my grandson, Kae,” he pointed at the younger man. Then towards the two other people behind him. “This is Eron and that is Laylani. The one behind them is called Zeryn. It is an honor to meet you, Your Excellency.”

Cassian made a low sound, a noncommittal “Hmm.”

Hearing this, Agape drew out a pearl like stone and tossed it toward him. Cassian caught it easily with one hand, his eyes narrowing slightly as he examined it. I immediately noticed that it was the same stone that we found in the cave. I quickly reached towards my pocket and made sure that still had possession of that stone.

Finally, Cassian went back to what he was doing. He didn’t bother saying another word.

“Your Excellency… may i know what you are doing?” Agape asked.

“Meat,” Cassian said.

“Are you saying you are going to consume the meat of those nasty beasts?” the younger man named Kae said.

“Do you not know that those are poisonous,” Eron blurted. “Besides, only another beast could consume their own kind.”

The others began speaking over one another.

“Beasts are filled with toxins,” Laylani said. “Their flesh can burn skin if handled too long.”

“Yes,” Zeryn added, shaking his head. “Even the smoke from their meat can poison the lungs.”

Their words piled on, each description worse than the last, I froze as the memory struck me. This morning, when Cassian had prepared the meat for me, I hadn’t touched it beforehand. There had been no sign of poison at all. The flesh was safe, clean, and edible. How had he managed that? What method had he used to strip the poison away?

Cassian didn’t answer their accusations. He didn’t even look at them or acknowledge their words.

Agape gave an awkward chuckle, raising a hand as if to calm them. “The world is wide, children. There are methods beyond what we know. Techniques to clean even the most dangerous flesh. Do not assume what you have not seen,”

Kae scowled. “But only those-”

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Chapter 96

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“Enough,” Agape cut in. “Observe and learn. There are many things here we have yet to understand.”

Smile? Why would I smile? I scolded myself instantly. What was the point of hiding it? I was his wife. And yet, it felt strange hearing him claim it so openly.

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