“I am aware.”
Kael’s eyes narrowed slightly. “What has he asked you?”
“Nothing I intend to repeat.”
That answer did not reassure him, though it was better for both of us that he remained ignorant of Drake and Nevara’s developing friendship.
After another stretch of road, Kael spoke again.
“There are still moments when being with him feels disloyal.”
I did not interrupt.
“He has Reddick’s eyes,” he said quietly. “Sometimes he smiles a certain way, and for half a second, I see his brother. Then I remember everything that happened, and I wonder whether I am taking something that was never meant to belong to me twice.”
“Drake is not Reddick.”
“I know.”
“And loving one does not erase the other.”
“I know that too.” His voice roughened despite his control. “Knowing something does not a
