intoxicated by his scent. She didn’t expect him to be this cold, and it stung.

Her eyes, full of hurt, met his. "David, I swear, I didn’t mean to. I just twisted my ankle. I know you like Danielle, and I wasn’t trying to... do anything. Besides, someone like Danielle wouldn’t even care about this-she’s above stuff like that."

Her words were a mix of explanation and a subtle attempt to drag Danielle into this. If Danielle were upset over something so small, it would show she wasn’t as sophisticated as people thought.

As Audrey spoke, she took a small step closer to David.

Seeing her move again, David’s face hardened, his eyes turning colder, and he instinctively stepped back.

Second, I don’t

gaze was just as harsh. Audrey’s

since we were kids. Danielle doesn’t love you like I do. Why can’t you just see me?

eyes shining with unshed tears. She looked vulnerable and desperate, the kind of woman pleading

loudly from across the room, trying to give Audrey

walking down the stairs. Panic gripped her

between David and me. David doesn’t just

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