Ava’s POV
The door closed with a loud click. The sound echoed in the room, louder than it should.
Kane didn’t move at first, he stood there, staring at me. The air between us felt heavy, it was almost hard to breathe. The light from the hallway showed his sharp jaw, his wide shoulders and the fire burning in his eyes.
My heart beat so fast it hurt and the mate bond pulled tight inside me.
“Kane—”
He started walking toward me, each step he took toward me made my stomach twist. He was looking at me the whole time, his eyes never leaving mine. It was too much without thinking, I stepped back.
My legs hit the table behind me. The edge of the table pressed into my thighs. I was trapped, couldn't move.
“What happened while I was gone?” His voice was low.
“I told you—”
“You didn’t tell
