Chapter 82

Logan and Neverra arrive at a beachside place in frigid Onuna, enjoying a quiet evening plan of food and a movie. Logan notes Vincent is at Arariel calming ambassadors about their return. As they unpack, Logan finds a framed photo of Neverra with Imogen and Dianna.

The doorbell rings, and Neverra goes to answer while Logan readies a blanket. Moments later, the photo drops and shatters as Neverra returns glowing, eyes burning cobalt. Kaden appears behind her, having tracked the family by a blue light in the sky, and steps into the house with chilling familiarity.

Logan arms and armors himself, but Kaden whispers to Neverra, compelling her to block Logan’s strike. Logan realizes their bond feels empty and calls to her, receiving no response. Kaden explains she cannot hear Logan, then seats himself, taunting their vulnerability while summoning his large beasts into the home.

As tension spikes, Kaden crosses the room in an instant, seizes Logan’s jaw, and squeezes so hard that Logan’s armor cracks. Kaden promises to do to all of them what he has done to Neverra, asserting control and escalating his personal war against their group.