_Lisa’s POV_
The sun had dipped lower by the time we returned to the Frostbane mansion. The sky was painted in soft orange and pink, casting a warm glow over the estate. I should’ve felt at ease pulling into the long driveway. But my heart was still restless.
Kael had seen me.
He had looked at me like… like I was something important.
I shook the thoughts away as Jared parked the car. Alexandra gave me a warm smile and squeezed my hand before we stepped out.
“Let’s not think about that anymore, okay?” she said softly. “Just act like it didn’t happen.”
I nodded. “Okay.”
She had promised not to tell Rylan. And I believed her.
As we walked up the front steps and entered the mansion, I was expecting silence. Maybe a few servants going about their work. Maybe Rylan would be locked away i
