Brittany's POV

The sudden shift in the bed catches me off guard. My body tenses, and I twist around quickly to see Kaelith seated at the edge, his gaze locking onto mine. His eyes seem to pierce through me, as if he already knows every hidden thought I’ve ever had.

“H-hi,” I manage to stammer, my voice barely audible.

“Hey,” he responds casually. Then, without skipping a beat, he asks, “You gonna tell me what happened?”

My ...