Kael Veyron
The moment her body relaxed, I carefully placed her hand by her side. The room was quiet, with only urgent movements from Helene and her assistant. The quietness was killing, but I remained grounded despite wanting to hurry up and rip the throat of whoever did this to her.
I watched Liora’s chest rise and fall with ease. Her lips were regaining their pink color, and her face looked better. Maddox wanted blood, and I was ready to give him as much as he craved. If they thought my coldness meant they could harm her, they thought wrong.
I rose, untangling our hands. Her fingers twitched as if she sensed me leaving. My chest tightened. I wanted to stay, to hold on until she opened her eyes, but time… Maddox was eager and impatient. His claws were twitching for a throat to snap. H
