Chapter 16. The Same Vibe

Calista’s POV

“I brought a first aid kit with me,” Calista said calmly, setting it down beside me. I could see Zane shaking his head slightly, his expression pained as he looked at me.

“It’s nothing serious, Calista,” Zane replied, his voice strained and raspy. He winced slightly as he shifted, clearly feeling discomfort just from moving. “It wasn’t that painful. Just a little bruise from when Gabriel…”

“I saw everything,” I interjected, my worry evident in my voice. “I just need you to tell me the truth. It’s the right thing to do, especially after all the times you’ve looked out for me,” I murmured, feeling the weight of the moment settle between us.

As Zane met my gaze with a small, understanding smile, I couldn’t help but feel a flush of embarrassment. I worried that I had shown too much concern for someone I had only recently met. The thought of Zane’s admirers, whom he had politely turned down, discovering that I lived in the same place as him ma