Kade should have been overjoyed by what had just happened. Instead, he kept stealing glances at his mate. He could tell she was a lot bothered by the fight with Sebastian.
Fuck. What the hell is wrong with me?
This was supposed to be a good thing. So why did he feel so miserable? Like he’d just lost?
It was because although Ravyn was walking right next to him, it felt like she was a million miles away. She hadn’t said anything since they left Sebastian’s side. He could just tell she was deeply disturbed by how everything went down.
The last thing Kade ever wanted was to see her hurting—even if that pain had to do with a guy he despised.
“Hey, Rave,” he finally said, tugging her hand gently to slow her down.
“Mmhmm?” Her voice was soft, distant—sad.
The mere sound of it pierced his r
