Kael point of view.

“She no longer hears me.” I was furious as the scene of Thorne kissing Aria drove me crazy. A new feeling of want spread through me as the only thing that filled my mind was ways to get Aria back.

The council chamber felt too quiet tonight, hollow, and empty without her.

Aria.

Her name sat on my tongue like a wound that refused to close.

I dismissed the guards, advisors, and council of elders as all that filled me was Aria standing close to Thorne.

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