Mira’s POV

Kael reached for the document. Our fingers brushed. The bond flared, hot, immediate. My breath locked. Kael’s hand paused. His eyes met mine. I yanked back. The buzz lingered. Cyrus saw. Kael cleared his throat, silent. His jaw tensed. The council kept talking. I heard none of it. Cyrus leaned in. “You felt that.” I didn’t answer. After the meeting, I turned to leave. Kael cut me off. “Don’t run.” I stopped. “What was that?”

“You know.”

“I thought it ...