The Price of Letting Go

Kaelen’s POV

My steps halted, every muscle in my upper back locking tight before I turned around to face her as she asked again, her voice much gentler now, “You’re certain you need to head out right now?”

“I have to, Thalia. I’ve lingered way past when I should have left. Right about now, my personal assistant is likely ripping the compound apart trying to track me down.”

“Nothing’s stopping y