Kai's POV
The tension between us crackled like lightning in a storm as I paced in front of Damien, who was sitting on the ground, satisfied after killing Varek. Dam was holding back, wanting to confront Damien or hold him accountable.
Damien smirked up at me, his eyes alight with mischief. “Go on, Kai. Cuff me. Make it official. Then I will be your witness. It will all be legitimate once I am arrested.”
I crossed my arms, trying to swallow the unease growing in my chest. “You really think Eva would want this? That she would be okay with you pulling a stunt like this?” My voice sounded sharper than I intended, the conflict inside me slipping through the cracks.
Damien’s smile faded, replaced by something softer, maybe even serious. “She will understand. What we are trying to do here is
