Aria Point of view.

“She is not yours!”

For a heartbeat, the world forgot how to move.

Thorne’s declaration still trembled in the air like a struck bell, echoing through the throne room.

Kael looked shocked and livid.

“THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!” Kael roared, the sound so violent it rattled the golden sconces lining the walls.

The force of his rage hit me like a gust of burning wind.

His eyes were now wide and feral, shining with a disbelief that bordered on madness. He jabbed a ...