Chapter 82 The Mark Of Xael

• Heather’s POV
• It was late at night when we finally arrived in Paris. The city lights blurred through the car window as Kayden guided me to the waiting chauffeur-driven car. The silence between us felt heavy, but he broke it as we slid inside.
• “I’ve booked us a couple’s room,” he said, his tone flat, almost defensive. “I don’t want Stella and Damon think…” His words trailed off awkwardly, leaving me to fill in the blanks.