Kael was waiting when I returned.
He stood at the end of the palace corridor, his arms crossed over his chest.
His expression was unreadable.
But his eyes weren’t.
They were fixed on Adrian’s hand.
Adrian had been holding mine.
I slowly pulled my hand away.
“Good evening,” Adrian said.
Kael didn’t answer.
His gaze shifted to me.
“Can I speak with you?”
I frowned.
“About what?”
“Privately.”
Adrian looked at me.
“You don’t have to.”
“I know.”
I gave him a small smile.
“I’ll be fine.”
Adrian nodded and walked away.
The moment he disappeared around the corner, Kael’s jaw tightened.
“You’re courting him.”
It wasn’t a question.
I crossed my arms.
“I’m giving him a chance.”
His eyes darkened.
“You hardly know him.”
“I know enough.”
“You’ve known him for years.”
“And y
