Laura blinked rapidly as if she hadn’t heard right. “Excuse me?”
“This is my room, you don’t walk in without my permission.”Draven said, eyes finally lifting to her. I was in his room ? That explained it all now, how big and comfortable it was, and how intimidating it looked.
“My healer said she needs rest, please leave.”
Laura’s smile tightened. “She’s fine,” she said quickly. “She always acts weak when she wants attention.”
My chest heated with anger, but my body still felt too heavy to fight back. Laura took a step closer to the bed and Draven’s hand shot out.
Not to touch her, but stop her. His palm pressed against her shoulder, firm enough that she halted like she’d hit a wall. He didn’t shove her, but the warning in the touch was clear.
Her eyes widened in surprise, and for t
