Chapter 49

~Kamari~

Nye was quick to snatch Ignis back into the safety of his arms. Koa's gaze goes from Ignis to me, but he says nothing. There was no denying the heavy tension in the room. I clear my throat and try to engage Koa in conversation. "Where did you go?"

"Where do you think?" he snaps back at me. I double-blink. "Why do you think I asked?" I step towards Koa. And what's with the snappiness?"

Koa doesn't respond. Instead, he turns his back to me. A lump grows in my throat. I hated this feeling. It felt like there was a gaping hole in my chest. "I'm happy you're back."

Still, no response. I hear Aneth get up. "Koa, have you grown mute? Your mate speaks to you." Koa looks over his shoulder with a nasty glare. Aneth responds by pushing me behind him. I could see the symbolic fire in Koa's eyes and knew what he wanted to do: challenge Aneth. "Oh, Goddess, no, not here, not with Ignis in the room."

"Leave then," Koa growls out, his eyes locked on Aneth.