The figure blocking her path made Kimi's breath catch in her throat. Kolton Zachary stood before her, his expression carved from stone, eyes that had once held warmth now regarding her with complete indifference.
Heat crept up Kimi's neck as she stepped to the side. "Excuse me."
Kolton remained silent, his gaze sliding past her as if she had simply ceased to exist. The deliberate dismissal stung more than any harsh words could have. Confusion twisted in her chest as she tried to understand what had shifted between them.
Just days ago at her mother's wedding, he had been different. The memory of his arms around her sent an unwelcome shiver down her spine. She could still feel the warmth of his embrace, the way his breath had whispered against her ear. But then she remembered her conversation with Stella afterward, the way she had deliberately mentioned it within his earshot.
Had her petty attempt at provocation caused this arctic treatment?
