They sat together at the small table near the barred window.
The meal was silent, but the air between them was humming. Every time their spoons clinked or their eyes met, the bridge between them vibrated. Eyes lingered.
Kyle watched Alex, seeing the way the moonlight caught the silver thread in his tunic. He realized then that Lucas was right.
This was love, but it was a Calathorne love.
He didn't know when but in the midst of all this chaos, Alex had sneaked into his mind. It was a love that came with bars and trade wars and a darkness that threatened to swallow them both.
As the seventh day began its countdown, Kyle knew he wouldn't just be learning to control his magic.
The first day of the seven-day countdown began with a grueling introduction to Kyle's new reality. Rhyena arrived at the suite shortly after noon the next day, her silver armor polished to a mirror but still looking as elegant as ever.
