But before Cassian could speak, the world changed. The obsidian hall folded inward.
Cassian stood still. His shadow wings shifted against his back. His black eyes stared at the empty space where the throne had been.
First, you come to Earth often... Unnecessarily. Secondly, you have always kept an eye on us. So what is the dialogue about leaving for centuries?
Cassian wanted to throw the words into the crimson sky and let the King hear them wherever he had gone. The words will reach the lord of sins.
But Cassian decided to keep the thought inside him. The King had said they would meet tonight. And tonight was already spoken for.
Tonight, he had promised Cixi his time and answers. He had promised to take her somewhere and show her who he was. He had promised, and Cassian Crown did not break promises. Not to her, especially.
