Kimi slowly lowered her trembling hands from her face. Kolton's intense gaze bore into hers, searching for something she couldn't quite identify.
Drawing every ounce of bravery she possessed, she whispered the question that had been burning in her chest.
"Kolton, is this real? This feeling between us? Will you stay with me through everything?"
His eyes dropped to her hands before he reached out, intertwining their fingers with deliberate slowness. The warmth of his touch sent electricity shooting up her arm.
"I'll never leave your side. But there's something you need to understand." The sudden edge in his voice made her breath catch. "What do you mean?"
Something dangerous flickered across his features, transforming his expression into something darker, more possessive. Kimi felt her pulse quicken under his scrutiny.
"Tell me what you're thinking," she pressed, unable to bear the suspense.
