Chapter 17 Watch

• Cole's POV
• "Who's he?" she asked, her voice cutting through the quiet room like a challenge. I paused in the doorway, my hand still on the handle, and turned slow to face her.
• She stood there with her arms crossed, her eyes fixed on me expectantly. The light from the window hit her face, highlighting the slight flush on her cheeks. My jaw tightened as I stepped back in, closing the door behind me with a soft click.