Chapter 22: A Paradigm Shift
Rial kept hold of Kia’s arm as they boarded the Kadaugan.
His grip wasn’t painful, but she knew his fingers would tighten if she tried to extricate herself.
Opening the door to his suite, he gave her a slight push. “Wait here. I’ll join you in a minute and explain everything.” The door slid closed behind him.
Goddess, what is he playing at? Externally calm and composed, her mind raced, imagining and discarding different scenarios as she surveyed the room. This is where she’d expected to return after leaving Madaxshia. How often had she thought of lying next to him on that very bed when she was away? She shook her head. Did he think a few sweet words would return everything to normal? I’ll do what I have to for Madaxshia’s sake, but if love’s a plant that ne
