*Avari Tower*

Rilian's eyes slowly rose to meet mine, and I watched a kaleidoscope of emotion wash across his face, from curiosity to concern, straight to horror.

"You're hurt…." Rilian whispered, and he took a step towards me.

"GET BACK!" I cried, slamming back into the elevator doors.

It was too late, the movement was enough to trigger momentum in my body, and I lunged toward Rilian with my claws extended, lashing out at him. Rilian ...