The Syndicate's Cage: A Blood Debt Paid

The Illusion of Safety

Author: Canto-in-Grey

The Illusion of Safety

Kaelia

I was feeding Bianca when everything finally came crashing down for me. I had to admit what I'd been hiding, even from myself: I resented my husband.

It wasn't about the violence. I'd known what I was marrying into, accepted the risks. That wasn't new. I didn't even hate him for the danger, he was doing everything he could to keep us safe, and I recognized that. I resented him just for bein