Alvin's gaze drifted toward Kolton's position across the room. The man stood motionless, his attention fixed entirely on Kimi with an intensity that made Alvin's skin crawl. Something had shifted in Kolton's behavior over recent days. The change was subtle but unmistakable, like watching storm clouds gather on a clear horizon.
What disturbed Alvin most were Kolton's eyes. They held a stillness that felt dangerous, the kind of quiet that preceded chaos. His silence carried weight, pressing against the atmosphere like a held breath.
Alvin forced himself to look away and focus on Kimi instead.
"You have nothing to worry about," he assured her, his voice steady and protective. "I made it clear he needs to keep his distance from you."
Relief washed over Kimi's features. The thought of facing Kolton again made her stomach turn. Every conversation with him felt like stepping into quicksand, slowly sinking deeper into humiliation with each word exchanged.
