Then, have me.

Rose's POV

It felt like an eternity had passed before I felt his arms loosen around me.

Taking his cue, I stepped back, looking at him. I didn't know the expression I made, but from the way my face ached, I was likely still smiling.

His expression was soft before it tightened for a moment. What was he thinking?

I parted my lips, but before I could say a word, he moved past me. I stumbled from the sudden shift, but regained my balance quickly, eyes darting to him.

He moved toward Aidan who stood amongst the other guards. Said man looked composed as Rael came to him. In contrast, the other guards were more organized, standing at attention as Rael came closer.

“Where's Kayden?" Rael asked.

I watched as Adian shrugged in response.

“In Albrecht. He's been holed up there since you left." He said.

I blinked in response. It was true. Then again, I hadn't seen the man throughout.

From a distance, I watched Rael lean closer. Although I couldn't see or hear anything, I noticed how Adian straigh