Cole's POV
"Who's he?" she asked, her voice cutting through the quiet room like a challenge. I paused in the doorway, my hand still on the handle, and turned slow to face her.
She stood there with her arms crossed, her eyes fixed on me expectantly. The light from the window hit her face, highlighting the slight flush on her cheeks. My jaw tightened as I stepped back in, closing the door behind me with a soft click.
"Did you follow me?" I asked, my tone low and even as I moved closer to her. She smiled mischievous, her lips curving up in that way that always tested my control.
Her stance shifted slightly, weight on one foot, like she was ready for whatever came next. The room felt smaller with us both in it, the air thick with unspoken words. I stopped a foot away, my eyes locking on
