"Surprise, surprise!" Georgia's voice rang out as she closed the distance between them, her heels clicking on the polished floor.
Sebastian Knight froze mid-motion, his gaze locking onto her. The coffee shop, the hum of casual chatter, the soft clink of cups—it all faded into the background.
"Georgia... how?" His words faltered, as if his brain couldn't piece together what he was seeing.
"Surprised to see me, Sebastian?" She tilted her head slightly, her voice dipping into that familiar whisper. "How many years has it been now? Five?"
Her eyes searched his, but not for answers—more for reactions. Sebastian's entire body stiffened, a wall of control clamping down over him. He knew those eyes, those sharp green eyes that once haunted his dreams—and later, his nightmares.