It had been over twenty years since Cassia left behind a letter. Auriga felt resentful—more than a little resentful—toward her sister for making such a selfish decision.
Their father had lost his mate, become dispirited, and grown increasingly frail over the years. Now, the daughter he had been most proud of had also vanished for twenty years without sending a single word. How could Tarith not worry?
Whenever Auriga spoke ill of her sister, Tarith would immediately rebuke him. He always reminded him that Cassia had once disappeared for two years and returned far stronger than before. He firmly believed that his daughter would return again, and when she did, her strength would astonish them all.
Even so, Auriga couldn't suppress his anger.
