Chapter 26 – Sera

The whole crowd had gone completely silent, the whispers and murmurs were fading as everyone’s attention was on us.

Luca’s lips had barely left mine, but the audacity of the moment hung heavy in the air. He grinned like a boy who knew he’d just caused chaos.

Kael didn’t move immediately. His jaw flexed, his eyes darkened, and then… he stormed forward.

“Luca,” he said, voice low, sharp, dangerous. “Step back.”

Luca raised an eyebrow, still ...