Duty and Devotion

(Kaelen’s POV)

I tapped my fingers lightly against the armrest, watching Zan glance around the room before his gaze finally settled on me.

“You should sit,” I said, gesturing toward the chair across from me.

He nodded and took the seat, unbuttoning the top of his shirt as if trying to breathe easier. His eyes locked on mine, calm but curious.

I leaned back. “So… I don’t know how you feel about my