Kaya’s POV
Kaya sat across from Blake, both of them basking in the quiet comfort that had slowly replaced the awkward tension from earlier. Their conversation had drifted to old times, and for the first time in what felt like forever, she found herself laughing, truly laughing.
Blake leaned back in his chair, grinning. “Remember that summer we spent at my ranch in Texas? You were what—twelve? You had no idea how to ride a horse, but you were convinced you were a pro.”
Kaya chuckled, shaking her head. “Oh God, yes. I thought it was just like in the movies. You hop on, and the horse magically knows where you want to go. Except, I nearly got thrown off on the first try!”
Blake’s laughter was loud and genuine, filling the room. “That poor horse. It looked so confused! But you were stubborn
