My eyes never leave the so-called non-threat, jaw tensing.
“Kane, think rationally,” Julienadds. Sai’s disgruntled groan echoes.“Jasmine would not want Amon to be harmed. She would be very displeased.”
Amon, oblivious to how close he is to death, holds his hand out towards me.
I look down at it. Then slowly back up at him. The room darkens.
“Kane, can you not stare at Amon like you’re about to kill him?”Even Jasmine’s internal voice isn’t enough to pull me from the man standing closer to my bond than I am.
Take him.
Who was making her laugh.
Kill him.
Amon’s lips fall into a hard line, then he seeks out Jasmine.
He’s looking at my bond.
Mine.
“Okay, let’s just…” Jasmine steps between us, blocking my direct path to Amon as she glances back at him. “Can you tell Kacey I’ll text her later?”
Amon nods, then smiles.
Now he’s smiling at her. At my bond.
My bonded.
Death will be a blessing—
“Kane.”
My eyes snap to her. She’s staring up at me, her back towards Amonwho’s now walking away.
“What’s wrong? Why do you feel so—”
“Why were you laughing?” I can’t help it. The question slips out, my gaze still flicking to where Amon has now disappeared.
I could still flit, reach him, drag him into the dark and leave him there…
“Why does it matter?” Her voice is so soft and confused, a crease forming between her brows.
“I was supposed to make you laugh.” I don’t think I was meant to say that. The way her eyes widen suggests that too.
Have I already messed this up? Have I—
She laughs. Louder than before, warmer, like it’s bubbling out of her.
“Were you… are youjealous, Kane?”
I don’t respond. But my eyes flicker back once more, just to be sure he’s gone.
She laughs again. I wish I knew exactly what it was that was making her laugh, just so I could do it again. And again. I drink in her face, the soft crinkle of her eyes, the shake of her head.
“You’re cute when you’re jealous.”
Cute?
