Marking Territory

*2 weeks later…*

***Kaelen***

I hopped out of the car, the sharp beep sounding as I locked the doors.

The midday sun glared in my eyes, but I squinted past it, locking on the figure walking away from my dad and Evelyn’s house.

*Gavin*.

His eyes met mine across the drive, and I didn’t miss the flicker of disdain in his stare.

A slow grin tugged at my mouth as we closed the distance, boots crunching