That small change in movement made her just take a step back and she could feel the heat practically boiling along the back of her neck where the skin was probably twisting dark red and orange. Ava took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm. Kiri had a reputation. She knew that. If she just explained herself, there'd be no fight.

Or maybe there'd definitely be a fight. He was a stranger. There was no trusting him.

"If I said I was sort of taking a vacation, would you believe me?"