Chapter 4

When I returned to the Camacho residence, I stared at the gates, feeling as if I'd been away for a lifetime.

When I stepped out of the carriage, spotless and not a drop of water on me, Kamden's eyes went wide in disbelief. "Tess? Wait, how are you back already?"

I blinked at him, confused. "Kamden, wasn't I supposed to come home today? Didn't you know? Why are you acting so surprised?"

Kamden gave a couple of nervous chuckles, trying to hide his embarrassment. "Oh, right, I forgot. You were supposed to come back today. Look at me, forgetting things…