SADE

Even though my resolve was unyielding, I didn’t expect my heart to jump as it did, and I hated that it did because for a split second, all I could do was stare at him like the last three years hadn’t happened and like I hadn’t taught myself how to breathe without him in my space.

But the shock wore off, and annoyance took over.

“What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice sharper than I intended, but not apologetic enough to soften it.

Kross just stood there like he owned the ...