Chapter 28

I step into Caspian's chambers, shutting the door behind me as quietly as possible. My heart still pounds from the confrontation with Eden, but it stops altogether when I see him pacing.

His shoulders are tense, fists clenched at his sides, his expression unreadable. He turns sharply, and his piercing gaze locks onto mine.

"Where were you?" His voice is low, measured—but there’s an unmistakable edge to it. "I told you to wait for me."

I open my mouth, prepared to explain, but before I can utter a word, his eyes drop to my arm.

The bandage is stark white against my skin, and he stills, his jaw tightening.

"What happened?" He strides toward me, grabbing my wrist carefully but firmly, his fingers grazing the gauze. Then his voice drops into a dangerous growl. "Who did this?"

"I was getting to that," I murmur, feeling the warmth of his grip seep into my skin.

His grip tightens slightly. "Tell me now."

I swallow hard. "Eden."