Kaida
Kaelen was standing by the door, his expression conflicted as I stood in front of him, trying to force a smile despite the turmoil swirling in my chest. His attempt to find Dahlia, even though it had ended in failure, meant more to me than I could put into words. I had known Kaelen for years, and while we had our differences, he had always been there for me. Today was no different.
“Thank you,” I said quietly, my voice barely above a whisper. “For trying to find her. I know it wasn’t easy, but it means a lot to me.”
Kaelen’s eyes softened as he nodded. “You don’t have to thank me, Kaida. I only wish I could’ve done more.” His brow furrowed as if he were fighting to say more, but he kept it inside. Typical Kaelen—always holding back, never wanting to burden me with his own emotions
