Liandren’s POV

“Oh… okay.” I stuttered under the weight of his gaze.

Jayden flashed me that warm glance that told me she would be fine.

Turning back to Rowan, I forced a smile despite the nervousness biting at the back of my throat.

“Let’s go.”

Rowan’s hand found my back, giving me the gentle nudge I needed as we moved away from that spot in the party.

I could feel Elder Xandros’s eyes on us. Before he rushed in and charged at Rowan for stealing his niece, I made sure to ...