"Bro, we're going to be late! Let Bella connect with her friend!" Jay said, grabbing Leo by the arm and tugging him toward the door. His tone was light, but his eyes flicked between his brother's face and Jace like he already knew exactly what was going on in that head of his.
Leonorado didn't move at first, his tall frame rooted to the spot, eyes still locked on Jace with that cold, hard stare—like he was one second away from ending the man's entire existence.
Finally, he gave the smallest nod, though every muscle in his body was tense. He didn't like the idea of leaving Bella alone here—not even for a second. Especially not with this guy who had somehow managed to show up looking like that.
But without a word, he let Jay drag him toward the door, his steps heavy, the air around him still sharp enough to make the maid keep her head down as they passed.