Chapter 79:

Kira’s POV:

“Kira? What happened?” My mother’s voice cut through the silence as she descended the staircase. “Why are you speaking to him in such a way?”

I didn’t answer. Couldn’t. The ache in my throat felt too raw, like I’d swallowed glass.

And Dante? He just stood there. He looked like he hadn’t slept at all—probably hadn’t even showered. Still in the same damn suit from last night, though now