Anyone who went against Skotessa would most certainly regret it.
Kai could tell that much from seeing her in person.
And yet he unknowingly crossed her, since he stopped Mallory from doing anything rash.
He was interfering with her plan, which explained the icicle-sharp gaze.
But then again, it's not like he could let Mallory fall into Skotessa's trap. He had already spent so much time building a solid relationship with Mallory, and there was no chance that he was going to let that get blown away by Skotessa.
"If you are not going to attack me, then silence your Nightborns," Skotessa said dismissively.
She descended a little, getting closer to Mallory and Kai.
Staying up where she was a few seconds ago was already dangerous enough, and yet Skotessa came even closer. Such nonchalance toward danger was proof enough that Kai was right. She wanted Mallory to attack her.
In the distance, the Nightborns within Mallory's domain were still roaring and growling.
