Chapter 24: TRAILS BY FIRE

“Are you sure you have to do this?” Caius asked, his words filled with concern. I smiled wryly, cupping his face into my hands. “I told you I need to do this.” He shook his head, taking my hands into his. “Why do you have to do this? You’re being framed, you didn’t do anything wrong!” I nodded. “I am aware of that. But the goddess was the only person that took me in and gave me a roof over my head. Despite being framed, I still want to prove my loyalty to her, and this pack.” Caius’...