OVERREACTING

KEVIN’S POV

I drew in a deep breath before knocking at the glass door of my father’s cabin. My heartbeat accelerated as time ticked by. When he didn’t reply for long, I knocked again; a bit louder. “Dad, did you call for me?”

“Hmm… come in…” He muttered. If it wasn’t for my extraordinary hearing, I wouldn’t have caught it.

I hesitated slightly before entering. Our relationship had become slightly strained after Kiara tipped our competitors. 

 The door swung open with a creak to reveal my father and Risha sitting opposite each other.

“When did you come, Rishu?” I asked, sitting on the chair beside her.

She crossed her arms and glared at me before turning to Dad. “Alpha, you have to decide right now! I can’t go to the same college as Kiara.”

I placed my hand on hers and asked, “Don’t overreact, Kiara.