INKA
I stood by the window for what seemed like hours, long after Kane's taillights had vanished down the quiet street. Riley had left with him, her face a mix of guilt and excitement at finally having her boyfriend back.
She had tried to reassure me before they left.
“Shadow may be intense, but he won't come here. When he's truly interested in pursuing someone, he sends one of his men to keep an eye on things. But I don't believe he'll do that with you. You're probably right that you're already old news to him."
She didn't know the whole truth. I couldn't bring myself to tell her about Kayde's humiliating job offer in front of Kane. Or how my body had responded to him when he touched me. It was too shameful to say aloud.
Riley had even suggested Kane stay over at our house tonight,
