Astrid

My heart nearly stopped as the kitchen door opened. I pulled away from Tristan so quickly that I stumbled backwards into the counter.

We were standing by the kitchen island in the center of the room, so we were easily visible from either doorway.

The door that I was facing was the door that led to the dining room. The one that had opened was to the hallway.

I looked up at Tristan and I saw a strange expression flash across his face, but ...