KAIA
My cheeks are on fire.
What the hell was that?
I can still hear the slam of the door echoing in my ears, the sharpness of my voice, the way I stood there like I owned the damn world, like I own them now, like I had any right.
God, what’s wrong with me?
“Damn,” Ronan had drawled when the silence stretched, his mouth twitching with a smirk, eyes filled with adoration. “You looked so hot, Red.”
I shook my head, trying to laugh it off, but the heat crawling up my neck only made it worse. I’d grabbed Hailey’s little shoulders and muttered, “Finish your breakfast, baby. Mommy will be right back,” and darted away before anyone could read the blush burning through me.
I take the stairs two at a time, nearly tripping, and slam into my room like I’m being chased. Then, I'm running to the
