Chapter 1 He returned late that night hours after vanishing on our wedding day. He tried to make it up to me,pulling me close,kissing me gently…like we were still in love. And for a moment,I let myself soften. I sank into his arms until a howl-call rang from the crystal at his belt. “Eason,”Nancy’s voice sang through the echo rune, “My ascension celebration is starting!Everyone’s waiting for you!” Eason gave me a sorry smile as he grabbed his shirt. “I have to go,”he murmured.“It’s her big night