Scar likely never imagined Kai—the man who had shown nothing but cold indifference to every woman from the moment we met—would say something like that... for me.

Scar's expression darkened further, his pride refusing to yield in front of witnesses.

"This isn't just your business, King Hunter," he spat, eyes flashing with venom. "Dark Sigil deserves an explanation too."

A cold knot tightened in my chest. Whatever line had existed was shattered ...