“Why did you not take us there in the beginning?” I asked.
“There were several reasons,” Kael answered. “Theo has no influence in human territory, and I could not afford a house, showroom and workshop there. Here, I did not have to worry about accommodation, so I could build the business first and save.”
He paused and brushed his thumb across my knuckles.
“We were not close then either,” he admitted. “I did not want to drag you into a completely different environment when you already hated me. Honestly, I would have remained here and eventually moved us into a better apartment if Bianca had not caused this problem. I wanted you close to your friend and whatever family you still had.”
I felt the hatred that entered him when he mentioned Bianca. I hated her too, but I refused to allow he
