Chapter: 1317

Caden's gaze locked on hers, uncertainty flashing in his eyes. "Is it poison?"

"Yep. Are you afraid?"

Caden hesitated for a heartbeat, then swallowed the tablet.

As the familiar taste hit his tongue, he realized that it was just stomach medicine.

Energy surged back into him, and in one swift motion, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her close.