KAIDA REED POV

Zavian was waiting for me in the hallway.

He stood leaning casually against the wall, the look of concentration on his face as he stared at the beautiful blue box in his hand endearing.

My steps slowed, my head tilting as I looked closer at the box.

Was that a ring box? Just how many more gifts was he planning on giving me tonight?

Almost as if he could sense my presence, his head turned in my direction, his eyes finding mine instantly.

And just like that, everything about him shifted.

He pushed off the wall in one smooth motion, straightening to his full height, his shoulders...