DAISY'S POV
Zac had announced that we could leave but for some reason, no one was moving.
My eyes met with Kyle's and I was suddenly reminded of what happened last night. I remembered the way he had held on to me as if I was his lifeline.
I also remembered the way I had readily accepted him in my arms. I had let him cling to me and that was a sign of weakness. He had made me break through my defenses.
I wanted to look away but his gaze was intense. We stared at each other for a long time before someone clapped hard once.
We all jumped and turned to see that it was just Pevia. She bowed instantly.
"I'm sorry, but that was the only way I could get your attention. The coronation will begin soon. We need to leave immediately," she announced firmly.
Zac nodded at her. "Indeed," he sa
