“It’s why I wanted you moved in with us,” Silas said, mostly to her but he didn’t seem to care that others were listening. “I can protect you better if you’re living under my roof.” Kat pegged him with a firm stare. “You didn’t tell her the risk?” “I—” “He did,” Ivy lied coolly. “I just didn’t take it all in last night, that’s all.” She felt the heat from his stare on her profile and when she glanced up, the red ring in his irises burned so bright she thought they might cast a glow across the table.
