Uninvited Guests

Author’s POV

Words caught in Kaelen’s dry throat before he could even get a full syllable out. "I..." How the hell was he supposed to explain this? Coming across her tonight hadn't been part of any plan, much less getting busted prowling around her yard like a common trespasser. Yet standing face-to-face with her again woke a restless, familiar ache deep inside his chest.

Thalia’s gaze narrowed