Kieren stirred a bit, and then sat up, looking at me with groggy eyes. I immediately flinched.

There was no mistaking that look of pure hatred he gave me. I knew he was just mad, no, furious with me. I didn’t want to push him any farther, because he was a good friend, and I knew he would forgive me eventually. But now….

“What are you doing here?” he said in a tired but disgusted voice.

“Hey. Don’t talk to her like that. She had good reason to, so you need to shut the f—- up.” Aydan practically yelled.

He’s so sweet, so perfect…

“There is no reason for me to be away from my Lark. I love her, and anyone who tries to get between us is dead to me.” Kieren said at an equal volume, with equal outrage.

“You have no idea what you’re talking about. Before you go accusing people, your friends, get things straightened out with yourself!”

This was so the wrong time to be zoning out, but Aydan looked so hot when he was all fired up.