The Art of Deflection

Kaelen’s POV

Sabine let out a sharp huff, her gaze locked onto me for half a minute while I stood there waiting. Seeing her hesitate, I repeated my inquiry in a level, unyielding tone. "Where were you?"

She offered no immediate warmth, her expression entirely stripped of feeling as she finally parted her lips to speak. "I was running low on some personal supplies, so I went out to the store to