Chapter 85

Elodie’s POV

“Yeah,” I lied, keeping my eyes fixed on the window. “Just tired.”

He didn’t press. He pulled on a clean shirt from his bag, grabbed the towel, and gave me one last look — something unreadable flickering behind his eyes — before leaving.

When the door closed, I finally let out the breath I’d been holding. My heart wouldn’t calm down.

Gosh, I hated feeling so clueless.

After Kiernan