Alvin's hands clenched into tight fists, his knuckles turning white with barely contained rage. "You have some nerve saying that to her."
Kimi couldn't fathom why this stranger demanded her attention. Those piercing green eyes seemed to strip away her defenses, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable under his intense scrutiny.
The hostility radiating from both Bennett and Alvin was palpable, but her brother's fury burned hotter than anyone else's. She could practically feel the waves of protective anger rolling off him.
The memory of that boy's finger pressed against her forehead made her skin crawl. The sensation had been unlike anything she'd ever experienced - cold, invasive, and deeply unsettling. Even now, phantom shivers traced down her spine as she recalled the moment.
The encounter had left her shaken to her core, though she tried desperately not to show it.
"What exactly do you need to discuss with me?" she managed to ask, forcing her voice to remain steady.
