Chapter 103
Carys
A panel of the bookcase opened a crack and it was like looking into a black hole. The crack seemed to suck in the light and even my wolf couldn’t see what was coming towards us.
I tensed and Ian took a half step in front of me. A low menacing growl beginning to grumble from his chest and vibrating down his arm to me.
Who ever it was didn’t know the danger they were in but they were about to. He was poised to attack and rip out their throats to protect us.
Except.
I cocked my head to the side and let my other senses take over for a second.
I didn’t need my eyes to know who it was walking slowly towards us.
“Cathy.” I leapt forward. Instantly Ian grabbed at my arm. Trying to drag me back behind him.
“Stop. We don’t know-“
I threw his arm off me with a glare and little growl of my own. “It’s Cathy.” I strode forward and after a second Ian was back at my side.
And there she was. Carrying a heavy tray laden with food and with a heavy bag slung over her frail shoulders. Her hair was loose and crazy around her ashen face.
I had never seen her look so disheveled.
I rushed toward but Ian got there first. Quickly he took everything from her and caught her under the elbow to steady her.
“What happened?” I asked quietly as he helped her into the nearest seat.
Winded and unable to speak she shook her head.
“Take your time and-“ I began to say.
“Tell us what happened. Where is Julian. Answer me woman.”
I stepped between Ian and her pale face. “Leave her alone Ian. She’s in shock and “ Cathy lifted her face to me and her eyes were terrified. I didn’t know what she had just been through but it had been something bad.
Kneeling down I grimaced from the pain that lanced between my legs and took her hands.
“Are you hurt?” I asked quietly.
Again she shook her head. “No I am fine. Just out of breath. You shouldn’t be out of bed.” Her eyes glued themselves to my massively deflated but still big stomach. “The babies?” Her voice broke and tears welled up into her eyes.
“Are fine. Two healthy sleeping boys.”
She let out a sigh of relief. Her body visibly relaxing. “That’s something at least. I didn’t know what to bring so I just grabbed what I thought would be best and that wouldn’t be missed. It’s not a lot.” She motioned with her hand to the tray and the bag. “But I can bring more.”
Confused I lifted an eyebrow at Ian who was rifling through the bag.
“Food and drink.” He motioned to the tray. “And some supplies. Nappies and some clothes for the baby and some toiletries and clothes for you as well and-“ he paused and pulled out something that was so familiar to me. My medical kit. The small one I kept in my bag and had forgotten to take when I had run away with my mother.
“It should be enough for a little while but I couldn’t grab anything else without drawing attention to myself,” she pushed herself upright. “Can I see the young princes?”
I nodded but didn’t move. Part of me couldn’t because my body was beginning to weaken again and part of me was just trying to make sense of what she was saying.
“What is happening out there?” I asked as she cooed as the babies asleep on the bed. They didn’t even stir.
She turned in slow motion. “Julian is-“
“Is he alive?” Ian asked sharply.
“Yes as far as I know he is. They need him alive. But I don’t know how badly they have tortured him. As soon as I heard the commotion I hid myself away and began gathering supplies. I knew they wouldn’t care about my absence but that won’t last long so I can’t stay here. I’ll be missed.”
“Who?” I pushed myself to my feet. Groaning. “I’m guessing Megan but who has she been working for?”
Cathy looked away quickly and met Ian’s eyes with a frown. Something passed between them. Some silent message which I wasn’t privy too.
“tell me.”
“It’s your father Cassie.” Cathy said quietly. Like she was too afraid to say the words out loud.
My father? My knees buckled and Ian caught me from before I hit the floor. He lifted me into his arms.
“My father?” I whispered. My father was many things but I didn’t want to believe he was a traitor. “Why would my father orchestrate all of this? He already had a link to the crown through me-“ I trailed off. “He’s not my father is he?”
“Cassie.”
“But I don’t understand- why- oh.” My heart sank. “He wants to rule through Julian. And that means he needs someone like Megan at his side.”
“He knows you will fight.” Ian said quietly. “And we will fight. Just as soon as you have rested and healed. Julian is strong. He will be fine until-“
“You misunderstand me.” Cathy said in a rush and her voice broke. “Cassie can’t leave these secret halls.”
“What?” Ian walked me towards the bed and gently laid me down. Smoothing my hair back from my face as he forced himself to smile. “We will work it all out Cassie. I’ll get you and the boys out even if I have to fight every wolf in the -“
“They cannot leave the rooms.” Cathy sobbed even louder. “It’s just not safe.”
I gazed at her. She seemed desperate and half hysterical.
“What aren’t you telling us Cathy?” I asked quietly and held my breath.
“It’s Megan.” She said in a rush. “She said she witness Cassie murdering the old king.” She took a deep breath. “Every wolf is out for her blood. They think she is a king killer.”
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