Lyra’s POV
Kael’s eyes stayed locked on Rook’s hand like he wanted to tear it off, and I saw the shift in his posture as he stepped forward. He looked like he had already decided what he wanted to do, and I knew that if I didn’t stop him now, he would hurt Rook without thinking about the consequences.
I moved fast and stepped in between them before he got too close. His body brushed mine because he didn’t slow down in time, but he stopped when he realized I was the one blocking him. His eyes were still dark with anger, and for a second, I thought he was going to move me aside, but I reached for his hand and pulled him away from Rook, forcing him to take a few steps back with me.
He let me pull him, but his eyes stayed on Rook the entire time, and Rook stood still, his shoulders tense li
