Ruaan had been stunned into silence. After Kiara’s confession, after her entire tale spilled like a carefully guarded secret suddenly set free, he had simply dropped onto the bed, staring at her as though he was seeing her for the very first time. His lips curved into a crooked, almost disbelieving smile, his voice tumbling out with equal parts admiration and bewilderment.

“Woah!!! You’re… something.”