Unseen Scars

The sudden lunge was so unexpected that it felt like an ambush in the dark. Kael's instincts kicked in, and for a moment, he thought he was back on the battlefield. He tensed up, thinking Maeve was about to attack him.

His brow furrowed instinctively, and he raised his strong, firm arm, ready to push Maeve away.

But as he grabbed the back of Maeve's collar, Kael suddenly stopped. He immediately re