Elysia.
I jumped so hard I nearly screamed when the door burst open, and I saw Kael standing in the doorway, his breath panting out so loud, his eyes shining so red with rage, something I had never seen before.
It wasn’t a fear, neither was it even raged, but his eyes made my blood run cold.
"Kael…" I called out his name, but the words died in my throat when I saw his facial expression.
He wasn't looking at me, he was looking at Kieran.
Kieran, who'd appeared in my room ten minutes ago without warning. Who'd grabbed my arm before I could run? Who'd been whispering threats about my father while I tried desperately to figure out how to escape?
"I can explain," Kieran said smoothly, raising his hands like he was innocent. "I just came to check on Elysia. She seemed upset at breakfast, a
