Kael’s POV
The Ironbridge Beta was stronger than she was. Sienna could not have defeated him alone, especially while still recovering from her previous injuries. But that had not mattered to her. She had seen the knife and placed herself between it and my body without hesitation.
“You had no way of knowing anyone would join you,” I said.
“I didn’t need anyone to join me.”
“Exactly.”
She frowned. “I couldn’t let him kill you, Kael.”
“I know.” I touched her cheek. “That is why you saved my life. Your father and the others came afterwards, but you were the first person to move.” Sienna lowered her gaze.
“I needed you there,” I admitted. “Even though I convinced myself you would be safer away from the fight.” I had believed seeing her would distract me. Instead, her presence had given m
