chapter 34

Grimalkin

(leaping onto a higher perch, its tone uncharacteristically grave) “Marked? Oh, cub, you undersell it. That leader of theirs? He’s not just any shadow dweller. He’s got ties to the Veilbound. The kind of ties that unravel messy little mortals like yourselves.”

Patrick frowns but doesn’t respond immediately, clearly weighing Grimalkin’s words. Lily, her tone softening, glances at the creature with faint gratitude.

patrick

(turning sharply to Grimalkin) “Veilbound? You’re just now telling us this?”

Grimalkin

(smirking, unbothered) “Well, you didn’t ask. Besides, you were too busy having your little lover’s spat.”

Lily gives Patrick a pointed look, silently communicating something unspoken. Patrick exhales sharply, nodding slightly toward Grimalkin, acknowledging its insight. He shifts his focus back to the forest.