Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 154

Chapter 154 Quiet Resolve

Cassian studied her for a moment. “You’re worried about me.”

Realizing that seemed to lift his mood. A subtle smile touched his lips.

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She continued, “It was only a dislocated wrist. It’s already set. I really don’t want this to strain the bond between you and His Majesty because of me.”

Though they were brothers, there was still the line between ruler and subject.

Even blood brothers could turn against each other. Power made everything more fragile.

She would not gamble with that.

Cassian had treated her well. She wanted him safe.

And if anything happened to him, Duskmoor Manor would be dragged into danger. As his duchess, what kind of future would she have then?

“So,” she said gently, “let’s just go back to Duskmoor Manor.”

Cassian shook his head faintly. “No rush. We’re heading to the palace first.”

Her shoulders drooped. “Why?”

He looked at her. “Ella, do you remember Lieutenant Wren?”

“Yes,” she said quietly. “He’s been held in Nordia for years.”

Not long ago, Rowena had brought Elara to Vanelle because of him.

Cassian continued, “Rowena told me she received a letter from him. On the surface, it looked like a simple message saying he was safe in the north and encouraging them to join him in Nordia. But hidden inside were coded signals.”

At the words coded signals, Elowen quickly covered her ears.

Cassian’s lips curved slightly. “What are you doing?”

“If I hear something confidential, that’s not good”

He raised a brow. “You think covering your ears will stop you from hearing?”

She hesitated. “Well…”

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He gently lowered her hands. “And don’t move around so much. Your wrist isn’t fully healed.”

His gaze lingered on her injured palm. His voice softened. “It’s fine if you know.”

He explained plainly, “According to the code, Lieutenant Wren believes he has a chance to escape back to Avenlor. He wants my help.”

Her eyes widened.

“These past few days, I’ve been busy because of this. I’ve been working through every possibility with the generals. First, we have to guard against a trap from Nordia. Second, we need to decide who rides north to meet him.”

“Then what did you decide?” she asked. “Who’s going?”

Cassian did not answer directly. Instead he said. We’re going to inform His Majesty. The note Alaric delivered earlier was about this. I need to report in person

She paused. “Then you should go. I’ll return to Duskmoor Manor.”

He did not release her wrist. His thumb brushed lightly across her skin. “But I don’t want to go alone.”

A faint warmth spread through her chest.

“Come with me?” His voice was low, almost coaxing.

She drew in a slow breath. “All right.”

She stood and pushed him outside. “But once were there, you’re not telling on Alaric.”

A hint of amusement flickered in his eyes. “I wont.”

Only then did she relax. They rode in a carriage toward the palace. By the time they arrived. dusk was nearly over.

Inside the study, Theodric was buried under stacks of reports, rubbing his temple with clear frustration.

When Quin announced that Cassian and his duchess had arrived, Theodric’s expression brightened immediately. “Quick, send them in.”

Elowen pushed Cassian into the study and started to offer a formal greeting.

Theodric beat her to it with a long sigh. “You’re finally here. Look at this. What am I supposed to do with these reports?”

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