"Prior rights?" Cassian’s voice held a chill of dangerous rage that made even the guard take a step back. "What are you talking about?""The messenger says, Lord Blackwood," the guard quavered, "Lord Victor of the Ravenswood Coven claims he’d been searching for this Blood Singer for months—long before you. He says the auction was illegal because he’d already registered a prior claim."Cassian glanced at Adrian, a fierce, protective anger flashing in his eyes. "That’s a lie. I’ve known Victor for years; he’s a liar and a schemer.""Then what do we do?" Adrian asked, fear in his voice."I’ll talk to him," Cassian said firmly. "But Adrian, you stay in this room, safe. I’ll deal with this.""No," Adrian insisted, stubbornness flaring up. "I want to be part of this decision. This is my life, Cassian."Cassian hesitated, but finally nodded with reluctant agreement in his eyes. "Fine. But stay close to me."Together, they headed to the palace’s grand hall, where a tall, rough-looking vampire
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