“We had this when I arrived, and I can tell you, little moon, we have plenty to say.”
I glared at him. “And you? We only met recently.”
He smiled at me. “What can I say? Your fiery attitude attracts me. I love a feisty woman.”
Kartein moved then until he was close enough that I could feel the heat radiating off him. He didn’t touch me. Just stood there, blue eyes locked on mine.
“We’re not here to pressure you,” he said, voice low and rough. “But it is time we clear some things out.”
I lifted my chin. “What?”
Cirrus stepped up on my other side—golden eyes warm, but there was heat behind them now.
“That we don’t want you because of politics,” he said. “Not because of bloodlines. Not because of power or a bet.”
Kayden moved in front—violet eyes blazing.
“If you had read the lette
