Jenifer's POV
I understood Kolton's temperament perfectly. In public, he commanded fear as Oakwood's underground kingpin—yet when it came to me, he'd move heaven and earth for my protection.
"Kolton." I let my frown show, speaking in measured tones that weren't quite loud, weren't quite soft, but carried enough weight to settle him immediately.
His anxious gaze fixed on me, hanging on whatever I might say next.
I studied him briefly, tucked my phone away, then moved to the closest seat.
"Kolton, how did you discover what's happening between Reed and me?"
The question nagged at me. For years, the Zach family hadn't made any attempt to contact me.
I'd believed my secrets were safe—yet the instant I reached out to Natalia, Kolton appeared. Unease crept through me. Did the entire Zach family know about my circumstances?
