Kaida As I entered the sitting room, three pairs of intensely captivating eyes met mine. A jolt of electricity surged through me. I stumbled slightly, my breath hitching. Silently praying my momentary lapse went unnoticed, my cheeks flushed, I moved towards the empty seat, which placed me directly beside each of the brothers. I glanced from Asher to Caspian, then to Kai, experiencing the familiar fear Kai's presence often triggered rising within me. I fought the urge to soothe my chest where a sharp pain had struck. My body visibly trembled, my lips parting. The memory of the creature leaping from the window flashed before my eyes as I watched Kai. I quickly shut my eyes, attempting to erase the recollections and the physical reactions they caused. "Are you alright?" Caspian inquired. "

