Chapter 298

CASSIAN'S POV

The iron gates of the Mercer estate swept open, allowing the black SUV to roll quietly down the long, tree-lined driveway.

The heavy rain had turned into a thick, low mist that blanketed the manicured lawns. As soon as the vehicle glided to a stop beneath the grand stone portico, my father opened his door and stepped out without waiting for the driver. He didn't look back to see if I