32

MAEVE

I stepped out of the bar for a few minutes, but Kian was already in trouble.

Broken tables. Smashed glasses. Chairs flipped upside down.

The place was in chaos as people struggled to separate the two men engaging in a serious brawl.

Kian and Torin.

By the moon, not again!

"Kian! Kian!" I shouted, pushing my way through the mess.

"Having a friendly conversation!" he yelled back, just