Chapter 39

Selah

Without hesitation, Kaelen walked to my side and placed his hand on my shoulder, a gesture both protective and possessive.

"Mrs. Vance," Kaelen's voice was polite but cold as ice. "It's been a while. I hope I'm not interrupting anything important."

Genevieve's demeanor changed instantly, her hostility giving way to a practiced smile. "Mr. Cross, what a pleasant surprise. I was just having a