Raine's POV

Two weeks had gone by...since Cage died.

Just two weeks...but it felt like years… 

Of pain.

Echo had decided to return home to run the country I had no interest in governing. York had died in the crossfire and Queen Ileana's whereabouts were unknown. In the chaos, Echo's men hadn't been able to confirm if she had made it out alive. 

And Talon, Marku, and I had settled into somewhat of a routine. Talon kept watch over me during the day while Marku did whatever he did, and Marku took care of me each night. 

Today they needed to feed me. Always a challenge. After I tried to...