Chapter 12

Alpha Caleb’s POV

My phone suddenly rang, the sharp sound cutting through the room. I released Kaia’s hand reluctantly, and she immediately drew back, exhaling loudly like she’d been holding her breath. The sight made me chuckle under my breath. For someone who had just dared me moments ago, she now looked flushed and uneasy, yet there was still that glint of fearlessness in her eyes. She was a puzzle I hadn’t figured out yet.

“Excuse me,” I murmured, reaching into my ...