Liah's POV

The dagger slipped. It flew through the air, straight toward my face.

I didn't think, I just moved.

My hand shot out.

Snap.

I caught it. The handle stung my palm. The sound was loud in the sudden silence.

No one made a sound. Everyone froze.

I stood still, holding the dagger. I knew it looked wrong. I'd caught it too well, like someone trained to fight.

I looked up.

Rael was stopped halfway to me, arm still ...