My heart hammered against my chest as Kieran's green eyes flicked from Rhys to me, that unsettling smile still playing on his lips. I had never felt so exposed, like someone had peeled back my skin and was examining my deepest secrets.
"I'm afraid your threats don't concern me, Alpha Knight," Kieran said, his voice unnaturally calm despite the fury radiating from Rhys. "My business is with Elara."
Rhys's broad shoulders tensed in front of me. "Your business is about to be with my claws if you don't leave. Now."
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the library, and suddenly Liam appeared at the end of the aisle, with Ethan and Julian close behind. Relief flooded through me at the sight of them.
"What's going on here?" Liam demanded, his eyes narrowing when he spotted Kieran. Recognition flashed across his face. "It's you – the one who's been watching Elara."