Unwanted Pursuit

Kaelen ignored him and knocked back his drink.

After a few more, a familiar buzz settled in. He found himself thinking about Briarwood Estates, about seeing her.

"Drinking without me? I'm hurt." A soft, feminine voice suddenly reached them.

Kaelen looked up to see Brooke Sloane sliding into the seat across from them.

She offered a small, knowing smile, her beautiful face lit with amusement.

She po