Kiel felt himself moving closer to Cormac without meaning to . But he quickly stopped himself . He took a deep breath and got control of his feelings . Then he understood why he felt drawn to Cormac – Cormac was his mate , like a special connection meant to be .
Cormac's silver eyes seemed to agree with Kiel's thought . Kiel looked up at Cormac with a mix of surprise and anger , not because Cormac was a man , but because he was a witch – a kind Kiel didn't like . Kiel held tightly onto his throne's arms , trying hard to hide how he felt inside . He act like nothing unusual was happening , keeping all his strong emotions locked inside .
Cormac kept looking at Kiel with a gentle intensity , like he saw things Kiel didn't want to show . The air between them felt thick and heavy , filled with secrets they weren't saying . Ash , standing beside Kiel, noticed something was tense . He looked carefully at Kiel's tight face and Cormac's calm smile , sensing there was more going on than met the eye .
Inside, Kiel was upset and confused . "Why do I feel like this about a witch? he thought. I shouldn't want someone like Cormac . His thoughts were a big mix of feelings he didn't understand .
As Cormac reached the front of the hall, Kiel couldn't help but wonder why Cormac had come personally instead of sending one of his people . But Kiel wasn't the only one surprised the people in the hall were amazed . They stared at Cormac with wide eyes because of his striking silver hair and mesmerizing silver eyes . He was the only witch with such extraordinary features , making him stand out like a rare gem .
The courtiers and elders in the hall whispered among themselves , mixing surprise with unease . They were taken aback that Cormac, someone rumored to be powerful and mysterious , had come alone without an entourage . It made them wonder about his intentions was it bravery , confidence , or perhaps a calculated move ?
Many in the hall felt a shiver of fear mixed with curiosity seeing Cormac's otherworldly beauty up close. His silver hair flowed like moonlight , and his eyes gleamed like polished silver , adding to an aura of enigma surrounding him. Some feared his power , whispering about rumored witchcraft abilities that made others wary .
Ash , vigilant as ever beside Kiel, noticed the hall's unease and Kiel's own tension . Ash's gaze flicked between Cormac's composed expression and Kiel's tightly controlled face, sensing undercurrents he didn't fully grasp .
Kiel himself struggled to keep his emotions in check , battling the conflicting pulls of aversion toward Cormac's witch nature and unwanted attraction he couldn't explain . Why did Cormac come himself?_ Kiel thought. What does he truly want?_ His mind swirled with questions he wasn't ready to answer .
Cormac, meanwhile, stood calm and poised before Kiel and the hall , his silver eyes holding a quiet depth . He seemed to radiate an understated power a sense that he was patiently waiting for something, perhaps Kiel's next move or words.
Kiel looked at Cormac sternly and said, I told you to send one of your people , not come yourself . Cormac replied with a gentle smile , Does it bother you that I was the one who came?
Kiel's expression remained controlled , No , I just don't like people coming to my hall without permission . Cormac's eyes sparkled softly as he said, It would've looked disrespectful if I sent my people instead of coming myself . I came personally to show regard .
Kiel scoff and said coolly , without a hint of warmth in his gaze , But that doesn't seem like the real reason to me . I'd say you came here yourself because you're so eager to see my face.
The elders in the hall , including Ash , looked at their alpha in shock they hadn't expected such direct words from Kiel. They sensed underlying currents they didn't fully grasp . But Cormac didn't seem fazed ; instead, he shyly looked up at Kiel with an almost bashful expression and murmured softly , "Oops , you got me . I've been so restless to see your face – I couldn't help it .
The people in the hall were puzzled , whispering among themselves wondering what was happening between Kiel and Cormac . They saw tensions they didn't understand a mix of power , attraction , and rivalry swirling invisibly between the two men .
Ash beside Kiel sensed something profound brewing – a connection unlike any other between their alpha and this enigmatic witch . Ash's eyes narrowed thoughtfully as he watched Cormac's open admission and Kiel's sharp response .
Kiel's jaw remained set , his expression unreadable despite Cormac's candid words, What game is Cormac playing? Kiel wondered internally _Does he think admission of wanting me ,disarms me? His thoughts churned with caution mixed with unwanted intrigue .
Cormac's silver eyes still held Kiel's gaze warmly , conveying quiet sincerity . He seemed comfortable with vulnerability he'd shown almost as if he'd expected Kiel to see past words to something deeper .
The hall's atmosphere felt charged – people sensed something pivotal unfolding between Kiel , their powerful alpha , and Cormac , the mysterious witch .