Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 325

Chapter 325 True And Safe

Seeing Elowen’s tearful eyes, Cassian felt a deep ache in his chest.

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He leaned down and kissed her gently on the cheek. “Even if I did have to go to war, I’d come back. Do you believe me?”

Elowen sniffled. “But… believe what?”

The corner of his mouth lifted. “Everyone knows Cassian, Duke of Duskmoor, never loses.”

Elowen made a soft, tearful sound. “I think… I’ve heard that before…”

As she spoke, the tears clinging to her lashes finally grew too heavy and spilled down her cheeks, dampening her hair.

Cassian looked at her, oddly calmed by how open and defenseless she seemed. He gave a soft laugh. “All right, Ella. Why are you crying like this?”

Elowen looked up at him through wet lashes. “I…”

She couldn’t get the words out. Instead, she grabbed the front of his shirt and buried her hot face against his chest, voice muffled. “I can’t help it…”

Her voice was always soft, but her tears hit him hard. Her sadness was gentle and fragile, and impossible to ignore.

He pulled her closer and felt the warmth of her tears soak through his shirt, burning against his skin.

Frowning slightly, Cassian rested his forehead against hers.

So this was what it felt like to care so much it hurt. If he could, he would take all her pain himself. And he was fiercely grateful that now, and in the years to come, he could be the one to protect her.

Elowen cried for a while longer, until she had nothing left. At last she loosened her grip on his shirt.

Cassian drew back just enough to wipe away the rest of her tears. “Ella, no more crying, all right? I’m not going anywhere. His Majesty already promised I won’t be sent to war again. He wants me focused on recovering. I’ll stay here with you.”

She sat up, still sniffling, and rubbed at her red eyes. “Then… what did His Majesty say when he

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Chapter 325 True And Safe

called you to court?”

Cassian answered calmly. “A formal letter came from Nordia. They say they’re sending envoys to Avenlor to open diplomatic relations.”

Elowen blinked, eyes still damp.

In her previous life, Nordia’s delegation had arrived around this time as well.

She looked at him. “Do they know Lieutenant Wrenner came back?”

Cassian nodded. “They do. But they didn’t sound upset.”

He explained in a low voice, “There was turmoil in Nordia’s royal court a few months ago. Things were chaotic there. No one cared much about bringing back one captured lieutenant. Warren took the chance to escape on her own. From the letter, it seems Nordia’s new ruler wanted to mend ties with us anyway, and had already planned to send Warren back as a goodwill gesture. She just got away before they could do it.”

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He paused, then continued, “They should reach Vanelle in two days. His Majesty wants me there to receive them-and to judge whether they really want peace, or just want time to recover. There are negotiations ahead, and a lot had to be prepared. That’s why I was kept at court so long.”

Elowen nodded quietly and rubbed her eyes again.

Cassian reached up and brushed away a stray tear for her. “His Majesty wants me to welcome them in the crown’s name.”

Elowen said thoughtfully, “You’re His Majesty’s brother. You’re the right person for it. You have the rank, and people respect you.”

Cassian smiled at her. “His Majesty is a good man. He doesn’t chase war for its own sake. If Nordia truly wants peace, that’s good for everyone. Both our countries need quiet after so many years.”

Elowen nodded again, and now her worry shifted back to him. “You must be exhausted… after staying at court so long…”

He took her hand and corrected her gently. “You said you’d call me Cassian.”

Elowen blushed, suddenly embarrassed. “I forgot…”

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