Kaelen's POV
The next morning, I woke up feeling better than I did for a while. I guess I truly needed a little teasing to make me feel better. I joined the dining table for breakfast but found only Ashton seated.
I thought of turning back around but I was already in. Turning around then would make it glaring obvious I was avoiding him. But the truth was, why wouldn't I?
Ashton for whatever reason hated me. I bowed in greeting then took a seat across from him and Hazel served my food. He was silent, eyes on his food.
We ate in silence for a couple of minutes before he raised his head to look at me. I didn't pause eating. In fact, I acted as though I didn't notice. Until he spoke.
“You must be enjoying your stay here.”
“My mates have been very welcoming,” I replied.
Boldness or madn
