Kimi froze the moment she spotted him in the room. Her expression hardened, cold eyes narrowing as she took in his disheveled appearance.
Kolton leaned heavily against the far wall, as if the solid surface was the only thing keeping him upright. His usually pristine appearance was nowhere to be found. Dark circles shadowed his eyes, and his hair fell messily across his forehead. But it was his eyes that caught her attention - bloodshot and raw, filled with something that looked dangerously close to desperation.
She had no desire to analyze whatever emotions flickered in those dark depths. Without hesitation, she headed straight for the door, determined to escape before this encounter could spiral into another confrontation.
Being trapped in the same space as Kolton Zachary was the last thing she needed tonight.
Her fingers barely grazed the door handle before his arm shot out, blocking her path. She jerked backward, putting distance between them.
