Chapter 49

SLOANE

“What is it like to play the knight?”

I pivot, walking backwards to lean on the porch railing. “What do you mean? I'm no knight, Kiera.”

“Everyone seems to think you are. Lyla said you played a part in Dad’s release. She couldn’t stop gushing about you over the phone last night.”

“Lyla isn’t everyone. Her opinion is probably based on our friendship.”

“Is it?”

“You sound upset. What’s the pr