Killian placed himself in front of you, shielding you from the Gang’s leader. Cadell craved your blood in order to resurrect his father, the gang’s fallen lord.

Nevertheless, as long as you were tied to Killian, he would never put you in harm’s way, albeit not because he cared - but because it would mean he’d feel it too, as your soulmate.

Finally, they’d left.

“If it were up to me, I’d let them have you.” He sneered, facing you, “you’re a liability & an irritating one at that, human.”