"What kept you from telling me?"
Sharp and accusatory, the words lingered in the air. My heart thumping in my chest, I gazed at Kael as the question's weight rested between us. Everything was written on his face: uncertainty, hurt, and rage. That expression was not directed at me, but I had seen it before.
I took a deep breath and tried to center myself, but I felt like my entire body was spinning out of control. "What are you talking about?" I tried, trying to sound calm, but my voice was trembling.
Kael's eyes flashed with something darker than I had ever seen, and his jaw tensed. "Lola, don't be sly with me. You were aware. You remained silent despite knowing what was happening. You didn't tell me anything."
My throat tightened each breath. "I didn’t know what you were talking about
