Kael
Alina’s voice was light, almost playful. But Kael knew her well enough to hear the sharp edge of it. She wasn't pleased to see Elowen.
Elowen stiffened, her shoulders going rigid. She backed away from Alina, tilting her head down.
Kael didn’t move. He had spent years mastering the art of stillness, of not letting his emotions show, but something about Alina’s timing irritated him.
How long had she been standing outside the door listening to their conversation? What had she heard? He didn't want to count his words around her, but he was discovering just how carefully he had to tread with her.
Alina was smiling as she stepped inside, but her eyes flicked between him and Elowen like a snake, taking in the state of their bodies like a predator scenting blood.
“Never saw what?” She r
