The Unwelcome Guest

Sloane's POV

"You look nervous," Kaelen stated quietly. He leaned his thick shoulder against the wooden doorframe, his dark eyes tracking my frantic movements.

I stood before the bedroom vanity, dragging the brush through my hair one more time. My fingers trembled against the plastic handle, fumbling as I set it down to adjust the neckline of my blouse. Heavy apprehension knotted my stomach int