Kimi strode through the cafeteria, her spine rigid as she deliberately avoided glancing toward her brother's table.
Fury coursed through her veins. Less than twenty-four hours had passed, and Kolton was already entertaining other girls. The memory of her confident words to her friends that morning now felt like a cruel joke. They probably saw right through her naive declarations.
She could handle the whispers and stares from other students, but the ache in her chest was unbearable.
Had he grown tired of her so quickly that he needed fresh company already?
"Hey! Kimi." Alvin's voice cut through her thoughts as she passed their table.
She halted, turning with practiced composure. "Yes?"
"You should sit with us," Alvin offered, gesturing to an empty chair.
Brennan leaned forward, nodding in agreement. "Someone here could use your presence right now."
His meaningful glance toward Kolton made Kimi's stomach twist, but she kept her expression neutral.
