Violet
"I leave within the hour," he answered, his voice measured and controlled. I could suddenly feel his eyes on me.
The mate bond pulled at my chest so suddenly that I stiffened. I hated the way he made me feel knowing he and Tow shared the same mindset.
Tow faced him, confused and then she glanced between both of us, a slow understanding dawning on her face.
"Of course," she said, already moving toward the door. "I'll give you privacy—"
My eyes widened in alarm.
'Don't leave me with him!'
"No." Kael's tone was firm. "Stay. This won't take long."
Tow settled against the wall, her expression carefully neutral, but I caught the confusion in her eyes. She was just as surprised by this as I was.
I slowly looked at him as he took a few steps towards me. I forced myself not to back away. Not to show how much his presence affected me. Or the way my syzygy stirred in response to him.
