Kael’s POV
I was trying to reassure her, but I was also speaking to myself. I needed to believe we still had control.
“Have faith in us,” I whispered. “We are safe, and I intend to keep it that way.”
I pulled her into my arms and kissed her gently. My mouth moved from her lips to her jaw and then down her neck. When I reached my mark, I bit into it carefully. Sienna moaned and clutched my shoulders. The bite strengthened our connection, letting the mate bond push warmth and comfort through her body. I felt her panic slowly ease as pleasure replaced some of the fear. My teeth retracted, but Leon remained close to the surface. I knew his black eyes had replaced mine.
Sienna’s eyes were the deep brown of Nyla’s when she looked at me again. She kissed me hungrily. *I have faith in you,* sh
