Theodora blinked, her throat running dry.
Did he... just say that? In that way?
Her heart jumped, thinking others might have heard him. Her body froze. She couldn't breathe, couldn't move.
Just then, Zeke ran past them.
In that split second, he glanced her way and their eyes met. He didn't look as angry as she thought he would be and there was almost a soft look in his eyes. The kind that kick-started her frozen heart.
Almost.
And then, his gaze darted behind to the man standing there, and the burning, vicious look returned explosively.
And then, he was gone.
What the hell was that?!
Quickly, Theodora caught Liam's arm and dragged him away. As they walked, she could feel a cold gaze following her every step, making her feel even more wary.
Once they were far enough away, she stopped and breathed out a sigh.
Liam watched her inquisitively, lines between his forehead, "What was that all about?"
