“Ayden!” I ran for him, but Ariyon put out a hand to stop me, placing it right on my bare chest. “You’ve done enough, Fallon. Please leave,” he growled, and shame burned through me so hot I couldn’t help the tears that burned the back of my eyes. He thought this had to do with me? “Don’t talk to her like that!” Ayden snapped from his place on the ground. “Let’s go home.” Eden tugged on my sleeve.
