C489 The Shocking Words

Wood cast a sidelong glance at Blood Rose before stepping back to avoid any potential outburst from her.

Blood Rose's gaze held the wounded look of an abandoned kitten, filled with silent reproach.

Snatching the letter from Blood Rose's hand, Wood ripped it open to reveal Caddie's message.

The letter was brief, a mere few hundred words, mostly fluff. But as Wood was about to discard it