Nyx's POV
Kieran’s strain with his brother had been weighing on him all day, and it showed in everything he did. There was tension in his shoulders, in the way he moved, and in the sharpness of his words whenever he spoke. He wasn’t outright angry, but he was obviously bothered.
I could feel it too, even though I hadn’t been with him for most of the day. He had left the pack house earlier with Nicholas, and I hadn’t been able to check up on him. I wanted to, but I also knew that when Kieran needed space, it was best to give it to him.
When he finally came back, I could tell right away that he was still vexed. His jaw was clenched, his hands curled slightly into fists like he was holding something back. But then, his eyes landed on me.
And just like that, most of his anger melted a
