Chapter 100: Breaking Point
Evander exhaled slowly, his fingers drumming against the arm of his chair before he stood.
"I have to go." he said, his eyes flashing with cold fury.
Cassian narrowed his eyes. "What happened?"
Evander held the letter out for Cassian to take, his hand steady but his eyes blazing. Cassian snatched the letter, his eyes scanning the elegant, precise script. Valeria moved to his side, her sapphire-blue eyes narrowing as she read over his shoulder.
Evander,
I hope this finds you in good health. It has come to my attention that certain disruptions have occurred in your operations. A pity, truly. Such instability can be so damaging to one's reputation, not to mention their prospects.
Should you find yourself in need of assistance, do not hesitate to reach out. I would be more than willing to lend my expertise—or my resources—to help stabilize your affairs. After all, we are family, are we not? And family looks out for one another.
Cassian's jaw tightened as he finished reading. "He's not even trying to hide it." he said, his voice low and dangerous.
Valeria picked it up, scanning the ink with a deepening frown. "The Veyroz raids." She exhaled, eyes narrowing. "We suspected it was the Dominion. With the Zey'rans locked in border skirmishes and the Von Hadres already stretched thin from their ongoing conflicts, It would serve as an opportunity to destabilize the region further. Veyroz, being a crucial nexus of trade and supply, was an obvious target."