KAEL. "Release her," I said, still trying to be calm with him despite the rage burning through my veins as his hands touched her fragile skin. Kieran's arm tightened around Elysia's throat, pulling her closer to his body like a shield. She was struggling, her nails drawing blood down his arm, but his grip didn't waver. His treacherous smile widened as he looked at me. "She came to me willingly," he said smoothly. "Didn't you, Elysia? Tell him how you helped me. Tell him about our arrangement." "That's a lie," Elysia choked out. "Is it?" Kieran's eyes stared into mine with deceitfulness, She sought me out. She wanted to help. In fact, she was quite invested in…" I didn't wait for him to finish the sentence. As I jumped over to where he was at the speed of light and gave him a heav

