Kaida
"Good morning," I greeted in a hoarse voice, shuffling into the kitchen where Asher was busily whipping up breakfast. I headed straight for the fridge to grab a bottle of water, my throat parched from sleep.
"Good morning," he replied, shooting me a concerned glance. "Feel better?"
I nodded, taking a deep swig of water to soothe my dry throat. "Mmn."
Just as I was starting to feel a bit more human, Caspian strolled into the kitchen, catching me off guard. I choked on the water, coughing violently into my palm as it splattered all over my face.
Asher's quick reflexes saved me from a mess, his grip on my arm steadying me. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.
I breathed through my nose, trying to compose myself. "I am," I replied, my voice a bit more stable.
