#Chapter 81: Take Advantage

Lyra POV

My father stood suddenly. “Kaelen, I’d like to speak to you privately for a moment,” he said seriously.

I started to protest, but Kaelen touched my hand softly. I looked at him questioningly, and he nodded slightly. Seeing that he felt comfortable going, I didn’t argue, though it made me uncomfortable.

I watched as Kaelen stood and left the room with my father, leaving my mother and me al