101
~Rowan's POV
Finally, I stepped back, my voice sharp. "You're going to bring those guards back. Today. I don't care if she's sitting in her father's living room drinking tea, bring them back."
Damon's jaw clenched. "No."
"What did you just say?" I asked slowly.
"I said no," he repeated, his voice firm. "They're staying with her until she comes back."
Kael's voice dropped dangerously low. "Damon… don't push this."
"I'm not pushing anything," Damon said. "I'm protecting her."
I stared at him for a long moment, my chest heaving. "You're making a mistake you're going to regret."
The room went quiet again, the only sound our breathing. Kael shook his head and walked away, muttering something under his breath about stupidity. I just stood there, glaring at Damon, my mind racing with how to fix the mess he'd just made. I had to leave as well.
