Kai's POV

Chiara had recovered pretty quickly by the time the banquet began. On the day of arrival, she wore her beautiful gown and stood beside me as we welcomed our guests. The humans arrived first, followed by the witches, and finally Mika and his panthers.

I eyed Mika suspiciously. Chiara froze up beside me when she saw the panthers. I felt her fear. She was remembering her attack. I was remembering it too.

Mika walked up to us, strutting with arrogance. He flashed a dirty smile, an ...