The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 461

Chapter 461 A Strange Sense Of Familiarity

Chapter 461 A Strange Sense Of Familiarity

"Cassian?" Upon hearing the name, Rin immediately bolted toward the lab where Cassian was being held.

Even though Cassian had been poisoned and was in no condition to escape-let alone take Benedict with him-Rin wasn't about to take any chances. The longer that boy remained alive, the more unpredictable things became. He had to find Benedict. And kill him.

But while Rin was rushing down the corridor, Benedict had already squeezed through the air duct and landed in the adjacent lab.

He was now crouched in front of Cassian, carefully dabbing at the blood on the man's body with a folded handkerchief.

Cassian, who even on the brink of death had frightened trained researchers into backing off, showed no resistance.

He didn't summon even a flicker of his usual pressure. Instead, he simply let the child's small hands move gently across his wounds, not even flinching when Benedict accidentally pressed against an open cut.

Cassian knew he didn't like kids. He never had. But for reasons he couldn't explain, there was something about this one-a strange, aching sense of familiarity. It wasn't warmth, exactly. Just... something that made him not want to push the boy

away.

it hurt?" Benedict asked

eyes that mirrored

from the poison had already drained most

realized where they were. He drew in a shallow breath and managed, "This place is dangerous. How did

lowered his voice and replied, "I came looking for my dad... but some people caught me

frowned. "Your dad was

his head as his lips trembled. "But I want to find him. My uncles said he didn't want me... that's why he left me behind. I just... I just want to know

the sight of that downcast face and the quiet grief in his voice. A fierce, inexplicable rage surged through

didn't want a child, then why have one at all?" he snapped, voice low

or cat earns your care when you raise it-how heartless does a man have to be to walk away from his own child? This boy's no nuisance-he's

say

at the tiny figure in front of him. "Someone's

had the strength to carry the boy and

sapped nearly everything he had. The only chance was to draw attention to himself and give the