The storm rolled in long before the first c***k of thunder.
The bass from the speakers thumped against the walls of the cabin, mingling with the sound of laughter and the distant roar of the wind outside. Nova stood near the front door, fingers clutching a red plastic cup, but she hadn’t taken a sip. Her stomach was in knots. Kade wasn’t here yet.
She smoothed down the sleek black dress Sienna had convinced her to wear—tight, short, with thin straps that left little to the imagination. The way it hugged her curves made her feel powerful, desirable. But right now, all she felt was restless anticipation.
Sienna nudged her with an elbow. “You look like you’re about to faint.”
Nova let out a breathy laugh. “I’m fine. Just nervous.”
“About Kade?” Sienna smirked knowingly. “You’ve got it ba
