_Leah’s POV_
I didn’t need him to take off his mask for me to know who it was. Even without seeing his face, I could recognize him by his scent and those deep gray eyes that looked at me so intensely.
Kayden.
My heart thudded wildly. What was he doing here?
A part of me was scared, and another part of me was furious.
Before I could speak, I felt his hand still over my mouth. My hands were trembling and I could feel my chest tightening. I tried to twist away but his grip was strong.
I didn’t know who was worse between him and Tariq.
Athena? I whispered in my mind.
She was tense. “Stay sharp, Leah. He might mean you harm. Don’t let your guard down.”
I nodded internally.
And then I felt it; that horrible, familiar rage stirring inside me.
I bit down on his palm, my teeth sinking i
