The Fire Between Two Alphas
Lyra's POV
Darius's hand was still on my face and Kael was standing at the door and for one painful second, nobody breathed.
My pulse slammed hard inside my chest and Darius did not move away.
Kael did not look at him first and he looked at me and that was worse.
His eyes dropped to Darius's hand again, and something dark passed over his face.
"Take your hand off her."
His voice was low and dangerous and Darius turned slowly.
"No."
My stomach dropped.
"Darius," I whispered but he was already stepping in front of me, like a wall, like a challenge.
Kael entered fully and shut the door behind him with one hard push and the sound made me flinch.
His gaze cut to Darius.
"You touch her again," Kael said, "and I will break your
