Cassius

Something shifted in my depth as I glanced back at Claudius. His face mirrored my expression. What have I done? How did I get so carried away and not notice that trouble looms?

It was evident in the way Phoenix responded whenever she was questioned about that day. Confusion was always written all over her face and I just thought she was overwhelmed by the turnout of it all.

The witch definitely took Phoenix's appearance to fool every one of us. My heart thumped violently with my wolf protesting in shame. Turning on my heels the next place I headed to was the sweltering room with Claudius behind me....