Kane’s POVThe moment Lucas left Ava’s chamber, I stepped in.She was sitting up, her arms wrapped around herself, her eyes red but steady.“You should rest,” I told her.“I’m fine,” she whispered, but her voice cracked.I sat at the edge of her bed, forcing my tone calm. “You’re not fine but you’re alive. That’s what matters.”Her hands trembled, so I reached over and stilled them with mine. “Listen to me, Ava. Orion made his choice, that betrayal isn’t on you. Do you understand?”She nodded slowly, though I could tell she didn’t believe it yet.I brushed a strand of hair away from her face. “You’re safe here, I won’t let him near you again.”Her lips parted, like she wanted to argue, but no words came out. So I leaned forward and kissed her forehead gently before standing. “Rest. I’ll handle the rest.”I stepped out, shutting the door softly behind me.---Zack and Lucas were already waiting in the corridor. Lucas’s jaw was tight, his arms crossed, still running hot from his talk wi
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