MAYA
As I made my way back to the car, my steps were slower than usual, and my mind was tangled in a knot of conflicting emotions.
Should I be happy that Kael still thinks about me, or angry that he dared to send a message through Tobias after everything he'd done?
The words Tobias had relayed echoed in my head, stirring up a mix of old hurt and resentment. I didn't want to give Kael the satisfaction of knowing he'd gotten under my skin… again.
When I reached the car, Finn was exactly where I'd left him, pacing back and forth along the gravel path. His broad shoulders were tense, and he kept glancing toward the council hall as if expecting trouble to come bursting out at any moment. The sight of him like that, worried for me, made something warm unfold in my chest, pushing back the l
