Kai's furious growl shattered the heated atmosphere in the room, the sound vibrating through the walls like the warning snarl of a beast about to strike.
Samantha's breath hitched as the weight of his anger settled over them, thick and suffocating. She could feel the energy in the room shift—gone was the intoxicating haze of passion, replaced by the sharp edge of danger.
Marcus, still hovering over her, tensed immediately. Callum's playful smirk faded as his gaze flickered toward the door, his body coiling like a serpent preparing to strike.
Orion.
He was standing just outside.
Kai's entire body went rigid, his muscles tightening as his amber eyes darkened to a molten gold. The scent of the ancient dragon was unmistakable, clinging to the air like smoke and embers.