Aria’s POVHis presence filled the room, heavy and commanding. He stood firm and I could feel his fierce eyes burning into my skin.Before, I would have shivered the moment I heard his voice, and my pulse would have hammered loudly in my ears. But not that night.My shoulders were squared confidently, my spine was straight, and my gaze locked on him without a flicker of fear. Kael’s presence pressed against the room, heavy and suffocating, but the tremor I once felt in his presence had vanished.His eyes scanned the room, lingering on me longer than necessary.“What the hell is going on?” His voice was low, controlled, and carried weight. His eyes were fixed on me, and it took me a moment to realize the question was directed at me.“I don't know,” I shrugged, my tone deliberately casual, my arms crossed over my chest.His gaze faltered for a split second, surprise flashing across those sharp eyes of his before he covered it with the familiar mask of cold authority. Kael wasn’t used to
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