Jax's POV
The door to our room slammed shut.
Liora spun on me. Eyes blazing.
"Don't ever do that again."
I loosened my tie. "Do what?"
"Act like I need protecting." She crossed her arms. "I can handle Lucien myself."
"You were handling him?" I threw the tie aside. "He was kissing you."
"Against my will."
"I know that." I moved closer. "Which is why I threw him against a wall."
"You Kissed me… In front of everyone."
"Yes."
"Why?"
The question hung between us.
Raw. Demanding.
"Because you're mine," I said.
"Am I?" She stepped forward. "Or am I just convenient? Another Luna to keep your enemies guessing?"
"That's not..."
"Then what?" Her voice rose. "What am I to you, Jax? Really?"
I turned away. "You know what you are."
"Do I?" She g
