The Fae estate's entrance hall felt heavy after the dusty slums. I focused instantly on the figure standing on the polished marble floor. My breath caught in my throat as I recognized Kaiden. I braced myself for the anger I expected to see in his eyes after our last rough meeting. Instead, the dark look I thought I saw vanished. It was replaced by a look of absolute loyalty and fondness. He took a few steps forward and stopped just a few paces away. I blinked in surprise, trying to process this sudden shift in his mood. "Kaiden—" I began, my voice trailing off as he unexpectedly dropped down to one knee, lowering his head in a gesture of total submission.
