Chapter Eight
Kayla glanced over at Brant, who was watching her and Veridian from across the room. Although he had stubbornly refused to let her leave her family’s quarters, he’d finally relented and allowed Veridian to visit. In light of Elyot’s betrayal, Brant was reticent to allow anyone else near her without Alec’s permission. The restrictions grated on Kayla’s nerves, but given her new plan… it was better to pick her battles.
“You sure about this?” Veridian whispered, running a hand nervously through his frizzy, brown hair. “Leo’s desperate for the supplies, but I’m worried about Alec’s reaction when you leave the towers.”
She turned back to Veridian, careful to keep her voice low enough so only he could hear her. “Yeah, I’m sure. I don’t see another option. I cross-checked the man
