Draven's pov

The air around us felt heavy and tense. No one said a word or even breathed loudly, and my father, who stood like he owned everything.

I slowly walked to Kaelis as her eyes were wide, her lips slightly parted, and for a moment, she looked like she wasn’t really here. It was like her mind had gone somewhere far away.

I reached for her hands, carefully, not wanting to startle her. My fingers brushed hers, and I wrapped my hands around them, hoping the warmth of my skin could pull ...