The tension in the room was so thick it felt like a physical weight pressing against Elena’s chest. Kael didn't move immediately; he took his time pulling away from Elena, his eyes locked on Silas with a defiant, lazy grin. Silas, however, looked ready to tear the door off its hinges.
"The gate, Kael. Now," Silas repeated, his voice vibrating with a low, dangerous growl.
Kael stood up from the bed, smoothing out his shirt. He didn't look intimidated. "I heard you the first time, Silas. No need to blow a lung. I was just making sure our guest felt welcome."
"She’s not a guest, and you’re not a welcoming committee," Silas snapped. He stepped aside to let Kael pass, but the glare he sent his brother could have leveled a building.
Kael stopped at the door, glancing back at Elena. "Don't fi
