Liora’s POV
I didn’t even look back at Kade when I wrapped my arm around Rowan and said, loud enough for the crowd at the restaurant entrance to hear, “Let’s go. I’m losing my appetite breathing the same air as this… person.” I said. The word “person” came out flat and honestly far more polite than he deserved. Rowan’s arm tightened around my waist, steady and unhurried, as if escorting me away from humiliating exes was simply part of his evening routine.
He didn’t even spare Kade a glance, neither did I. I didn’t look back. I didn’t need to. I could feel Kade’s devastation clinging to the air behind me like smoke.
Rowan guided me toward the car, his hand warm and firm at my lower back. “You cling well,” he murmured, voice low with amusement. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d th
