22Chapter Twenty-Two
Closing the door, Meikah sagged against it, surprised at how fast her heart beat. She remained against the door, eyes closed as she replayed the moment. All it would have taken was for her to have leaned in the slightest and her lips would have met Kellan’s. Pushing away from the door, she frowned, trying to figure out if she was disappointed or relieved. Was it possible to be both?
Not coming to any conclusion, she readied herself for bed, falling instantly asleep the moment she lay down. It was late afternoon when she was woken by a hand on her shoulder.
Shade stood beside her bed, drawing back when her eyes opened. “When you’re ready, I’ll meet you in Kellan’s room.”
She nodded, waiting until he left the room before she stumbled out of bed, rubbing sleep from he
