Kane’s POV
The moment Lucas left Ava’s chamber, I stepped in.
She was sitting up, her arms wrapped around herself, her eyes red but steady.
“You should rest,” I told her.
“I’m fine,” she whispered, but her voice cracked.
I sat at the edge of her bed, forcing my tone calm. “You’re not fine but you’re alive. That’s what matters.”
Her hands trembled, so I reached over and stilled them with mine. “Listen to me, Ava. Orion made his choice, that betrayal isn’t on you. Do you understand?”
She nodded slowly, though I could tell she didn’t believe it yet.
I brushed a strand of hair away from her face. “You’re safe here, I won’t let him near you again.”
Her lips parted, like she wanted to argue, but no words came out. So I leaned forward and kissed her forehead gently before standing. “Rest
