"Wait—you're telling me that the female you brought here," Nivara's golden eyes locked onto Zorath's, sharp and unyielding, "is the same woman you disappeared with a few days ago?"
Her gaze flicked to Tharion, searching for confirmation.
Her sons stood before her—Tharion, ever composed, wore his usual unreadable smile, while Zorath radiated barely restrained frustration, shifting his weight like he was moments from storming off.
His thoughts were clearly elsewhere, itching to join the men searching for his kidnapped Lina rather than standing here entertaining this discussion.
"And she's also caught Eyrx's attention?" Nivara added, her voice carrying a mix of amazement and unease.
What the hell?
She was impressed—because no female had ever managed to entice three brothers, let alone three lords.
She was also deeply concerned—because now she had to hide her other sons from Thalina, too.
But then again… this wasn't entirely bad.
