Kolton's confession hung in the air like a thunderclap. The warmth of his lips still burned against Kimi's cheek, yet it brought none of the electric thrill she craved when Bennett was near.
His words reverberated through the confined space of the car, each syllable etching itself into her consciousness with unwanted persistence.
Kolton pulled back slowly, his eyes searching her face. A confident smile curved his lips as his fingertips traced along her jawline with practiced ease.
"I understand that I—"
Kimi's palm connected with his hand, shoving it away with enough force to make him recoil.
The shock that flickered across Kolton's features was quickly replaced by something darker as Kimi's stunned silence erupted into fury. Her eyes blazed as she fixed him with a withering stare.
