I clung to Kai, my fingers digging into his shirt as I buried my face against him, inhaling his scent. It should have comforted me, but nothing could erase what I had just seen.Behind us, Rhys walked with heavy, deliberate steps, his energy radiating barely contained rage."I’ll handle the cleanup," Rhys muttered. "And I’ll tighten security."Kai didn’t answer immediately. He kept walking, his jaw tight, his grip on me firm but gentle.When we reached his bedroom, he pushed the door open with one hand and stepped inside. The moment we were in, he kicked the door shut behind him. He didn’t set me down right away. Instead, he walked straight to the bed and sat down, keeping me cradled in his lap.I curled into him instinctively, my entire body still trembling."Take a deep breath," he murmured, his voice softer now. "Slow and steady, Lily. I’ve got you."I tried, I really did, but the panic wouldn’t let go of me
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