Elise’s POV
The knock on the door made me jump.
My heart raced instantly. I didn’t have to ask who it was.
I already knew.
I took a deep breath, trying to keep my hands from shaking as I adjusted the blouse I was wearing. It wasn’t anything special, just a comfortable piece of clothing for being inside the cabin, but suddenly, it felt too light.
I crossed the small distance to the door and opened it cautiously.
Kael was there.
Standing on the porch, his posture relaxed, arms crossed over his chest. His presence filled the space the moment I saw him. His gaze swept over my face, lingering for just a second on my lips before meeting my eyes.
My stomach clenched.
"I’m sorry for leaving like that," he said without preamble. "It wasn’t anything urgent."
My throat was dry. I swallowed
