Avery’s Point of View
Just as I was about to move from where I stood, my name rang out in the quiet night.
“Avery!”
I turned, startled, to see Laura’s face come into view. She was jogging toward me, her expression a mix of concern and relief. “I’ve been looking for you! Where have you been?”
For a moment, I froze, my face heating as the memory of Kaiden’s intoxicating presence flashed in my mind. The way his touch lingered, the intensity in his eyes, it all came rushing back, and I knew my flushed cheeks betrayed me.
“I…. uh, I was out here for some fresh air,” I stammered, hoping the dim light would hide my reddening face.
Laura raised an eyebrow but didn’t push. Instead, she sighed, falling into step beside me. “I saw what happened earlier,” she said softly. “I’m sorry you had to f
