Chapter 160: Finally Let In III

Zendedari had always believed he could shield Caitlin from the darker truths of their existence, filtering the worst of it so that she would never fully grasp the more sinister aspects of their world. He had been confident in his ability to keep her out of the grimmer recesses of his mind. Caitlin had never shown much interest in delving into his thoughts before, always hesitant, respecting the boundaries of his mind. But now, without warning, she had effortlessly entered, catching him completely off guard. His expression turned rueful, causing Caitlin to burst out laughing. "Where I grew up, that's called being caught with your pants down." Zendedari looked down at his bare body, rain dripping from his skin, and grinned, his black eyes sparkling with amusement. "Literally," he replied, the self-mockery evident in his voice. Caitlin smirked, shaking her head before her expression grew serious again. "So, what about the blond guy? The one you were talking about. Where is he now? Was