Kael's stance shifted, his muscles coiling, ready. His eyes locked onto Jagger, unblinking. Laura, standing at his side, clenched her fists. "What do you want?" she demanded, her voice sharp as a blade.
Jagger tilted his head slightly as if considering whether to answer. Then, with a faint chuckle, he spoke. "Moonstone."
Laura's lips parted, ready to fire back, but before she could, Kael took a step forward, cutting her off. "No." His voice was quiet but firm. "That's not your real reason for coming. Your real target was never me."
Jagger's smile widened, a glint of amusement flashing in his aged eyes. "What do you think then?"
Kael replied calmly. "You want to take me to your headquarters. Not for the Moonstone. Not for some meaningless trade." His gaze never left Jagger's. "You want leverage over my sister, who is currently imprisoned by you guys."
A flicker of surprise flashed across Shiera's face. She turned sharply, looking at Kael. "Mia?"
