Kyra’s POV
The room went quiet after the question about Sandra, and I could feel it in my chest, the sudden shift and awkwardness. Alpha Draven’s expression changed, “stop,please just stop.” he said calmly.
His cousin lifted his hands slightly, leaning back in his chair. “I am just saying.”
Draven’s eyes hardened,“keep up with just saying,” he replied, his voice low and sharp, “and I will rip your tongue out.”
A few nervous laughs followed, awkward and unsure, and Bosco shook his head, smiling like he knew he got on Draven’s nerve.
“Relax,” he said lightly. “I have not seen you in five years. Can I not tease you a bit?”
Draven did not smile or laugh at all, the silence stretched again making me feel uncomfortable and I felt it settle into my skin, my instincts buzzing even though I
