Chapter 5

Mira’s POV

After the auction, I brought Riven home before anyone from Caden’s side could follow us. He walked beside me without complaint, but his injured leg slowed him. Each step made his jaw tighten, so I slowed my pace. I hated seeing him force himself through pain, and I hated more that he seemed used to it. For once, I wanted him to know he did not have to endure it alone.

When we reached my house, I locked the door and placed the healing crystal on the table. Riven stood near the wall, shoulders stiff, eyes moving around…