The sudden shift in Kimi's demeanor left Kolton completely bewildered. Moments before, tension had filled the space between them, yet now she appeared almost lighthearted, as though their earlier conflict had never occurred.
Each time she spoke of Kirk as her man, Kolton felt his chest constrict painfully. The words struck him like physical blows, squeezing the air from his lungs and leaving him breathless.
"I can see what's going through your mind right now. The truth is, every time Kirk crosses my thoughts, this overwhelming joy just floods through me. He treats me with such incredible care that I often wonder why fate didn't bring us together sooner. He should have been my very first love."
Every syllable she uttered sent tremors through Kolton's composure. His eyes worked desperately to mask the profound anguish building within him. A bitter smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he whispered the words back to her.
"First love."
