Carmen's Pov

As the knock persisted, I told Kethan “Stay here, I’ll be back”.

“But mommy. I want to come with you”

I whispered “Hide. I’ll get the door”.

Kethan ran into the closet and shut it against himself. I grabbed a stick and moved with precaution to the door.

Standing a few meters from the door, I pushed the door open with the tip of the stick, revealing the stern face of Rhysand which frightened me.

He chucked devilishly “You never told me I had such aura. Wow. ...