_Leah’s POV_

I didn’t need him to take off his mask for me to know who it was. Even without seeing his face, I could recognize him by his scent and those deep gray eyes that looked at me so intensely.

Kayden.

My heart thudded wildly. What was he doing here?

A part of me was scared, and another part of me was furious.

Before I could speak, I felt his hand still over my mouth. My hands were trembling and I could feel my chest tightening. I tried to twist away but his grip was strong.

I didn’t know who was worse between him and Tariq.

Athena? I whispered...