Elvanya’s Pov
It had been three long, terrifying days since the blood incident in the Council Chamber. The memory of Kael’s roaring voice and the red light in his eyes still made me shake with fear. I knew my accidental cut had triggered something primal and dangerous in the King. I was lucky to be alive and not claimed or killed by his sudden, uncontrolled rage.
Kael had been avoiding me completely for those three days. I was only allowed to clean the outer rooms of his private chambers. Other servants worked in his inner rooms and study where he usually spent his time. I was afraid to go near his door. I could feel his contained violence, like a storm waiting to break.
I knew he was avoiding me because of the bond. He could feel it, just like I did. The strange new connection hadn’t
