# Kaira's POV

I stayed quiet, my eyes still locked on his without saying a word.

Then...

I looked away from him and pulled the chair back so I could sit down.

I sat, keeping my head down, refusing to meet his piercing stare.

I tried hard not to look intimidated by his presence. I wanted to act bold despite my... my simple clothes and him knowing exactly where I came from.

I thought of words that would come out confidently, not just rambling. I needed to control my mouth, to command at ...