Silent Authority

But as soon as Rowan moved, Stella grabbed him and said in a sobbing tone, "Check on my brother!"

"Oliver is fine." With a frustrated glance at her, Rowan inadvertently softened his tone and revealed a hint of tenderness that he was unaware of. "Don't cry or your eyes will turn red again later, like a rabbit's eyes."

Stella was sobbing, and her eyes were full of tears, so her eyes looked red, just