Choosing the Storm

Kaelen’s gaze darkened, hardening in a way that made the air between them tighten. His hand stayed at her jaw, firm, grounding, yet his eyes held that dangerous glint she knew too well.

“The last person who chose me…” His voice dropped low, almost a growl, “ended up dead.”

Her breath hitched, heart pounding. She knew who he meant—Natalia. The one whose death haunted Kaelen, the one whose loss ha