Raine's POV 

Felaern's angry growl and Brialle's startled gasp caused me to jump. I trembled when I felt his fingertips touch my back. He traced one of my scars, impossibly gently, as an almost sustained rumble reverberated from his chest.

And then his strong hands gripped my shoulders. He turned me to face him, and lifted my chin, forcing me to look at him. His features were severe, like that of an oncoming storm, and his normally azure blue eyes had turned silver, almost white. I inhaled sharply at his murderous expression. He was truly frightening. He demanded furiously, "Who has touched you?!"

I shook, unable to respond.

Brialle interrupted,...