Chapter 16

Kaia’s POV

After a few minutes, I finally managed to calm my racing heart. I slipped into Jeffery’s shirt—it was far too big for me, the hem brushing against my thighs and the sleeves covering most of my hands.

The scent of him clung to the fabric fresh pine, cedar, and something darker, something purely him. It wrapped around me like a warm embrace, making me feel both safe and nervous all at once.

I glanced at myself in the mirror and couldn’t help but smile shyly. The ...