A Cruel Compromise

Kaelen’s POV

Knowing Valeria sat huddled in the quiet, shadowed corner of the living room, I refused to speak aloud. I stared at Callum across the hallway and immediately opened a private mind-link.

*Katya just gave me an ultimatum,* I projected into his mind, keeping my physical expression rigid and unreadable. *She bluntly stated she will not come anywhere near me unless I officially reject V