Ravena's POV
Before Evander could respond, I chimed in. “Of course not. He specifically requested to speak with just me.”
“But we…” Rhea started, but I gestured for her to stop.
“Just… go and rest. We’ve had a really long day.”
I sensed their curious stares and their silent questions, and when our eyes met, they winked at me. Ignoring them, I turned to Evander. “Lead the way.”
He gave a curt nod and started walking. I fell into step behind him, though soon he slowed his pace to match mine. Even in the faint torchlight, his broad shoulders stood out, and the night air seemed to move around him.
My heart throbbed with every step, and his closeness made it impossible to steady myself. I hated how much I noticed him, how much I cared.
When we finally got to his tent, he pulled back the
