Ira's POV

"I am sorry I had to act like I no longer c you upared about you. The angel Kings seemed ready to kill anyone that expressed desire too close to you. I had to wait for the right time," Lior says, halting in the middle of the path. I halt too because he has my hand in his. 

The angel kings only cares about the power in my blood. They would only hurt anyone who also seeks it. Lior sought to help . . . and perhaps a bit of my power too to free his pack. 

"I understand why you stayed away. I was heartbroken. But you...