ELYSIA.
My brain practically shut down as I heard the garbage that came out of Kieran’s mouth. How dare he speak ill of me and in an unexpected manner as he threw accusatory fingers at me. At this point, I didn’t know if I should start by apologizing to Kael or try to point fingers back at Kieran just to clear my name off before things began to escalate.
I could feel the air in the council room change the moment Kieran made his intention loud and clear for the members to hear.
I felt it like a physical thing, the way every eye turned, the way the silence deepened, the way Kael's hand went rigid in mine. Kieran's whispered words had been meant only for him, but I saw how furious it made Kael feel.
I watched Kael's jaw clench, his shoulders go taut, his entire body language transform fr
