"Oh shit." Nikolas muttered under his breath, his voice barely audible, but heavy with the realization of what her presence might mean.
"Mi Amor." Dominique called out, his tone hesitant, like he was testing the waters.
He didn't know how long Kalina had been standing there or how much of their conversation she had overheard. Her face was a perfect mask, revealing nothing but the shock in her wide, unblinking eyes.
"Hey, Lina." Nikolas said, his voice a little shaky as he tried to gauge her reaction.
"I… I…" Kalina stammered, her voice trembling as if she was struggling to find the right words. Then, without warning, she rushed into Dominique's arms, her sudden movement catching both brothers off guard.
Dominique exchanged a questioning look with Nikolas, who could only shrug in confusion, his eyebrows raised in silent inquiry.