The heavy silence filled the room as Kimi disappeared behind the closing door. Kolton stood frozen in place, the echo of her departure cutting through him like a blade. The emptiness reminded him of that devastating day at Kirk's office when his world had first crumbled.
The moment the latch clicked into place, a single tear escaped down his face.
His gaze remained fixed on the door, unblinking and desperate. The magnitude of his destruction overwhelmed him. How thoroughly had he ruined everything between them?
The crushing weight of his guilt offered no escape. She had endured so much pain because of his failures. What path could possibly lead to her forgiveness? Did any hope for redemption still exist?
