“Kaden spoke to her. It created another fracture in an already damaged psyche.” “If he touched her, I will—” “He did, but not physically, and yet his words cut sharper than any blade.” “Is she hurt?” “Deeply, but you can feel that can you not? Your concern is not only for her physical well-being but mental as well.” “I know what solitude can do to a damaged mind and heart. I also know that Kaden uses his words to push her farther away from me. What did he say to her?” He only nodded, ignoring the blade digging into his throat. “Dianna knows about your father’s plan for your betrothal.”
