Cole
I wasn't expecting the sight that greeted me when I walked into the room.
The moment my eyes landed on Skylar, I froze. She looked... breathtaking. Her skin seemed to glow, soft and smooth like silk under the dim lights.
Her curves were perfectly hugged by the thin robe that clung to her shoulders, threatening to slip off. For a brief second, I forgot about everything else. She was stunning. Absolutely stunning.
I stepped closer, and smiled. "You're beautiful," I murmured before pressing a gentle kiss to her neck. My hands instinctively reached for her waist, ready to pull her close. But then I paused. Something was off.
Her body was stiff—not the way she usually melted into my touch.
I pulled back slightly and studied her face. There was no sparkle in her eyes—just this dull, empty look. Cold. Distant. Nothing like the Skylar I knew.
I stopped immediately, pulling back to study her face. "Sky... what's wrong?" I asked, my voice laced with concern.
Her reply was strange, almo
