His heart races wildly inside his chest as she just stares. Greedily, he devours her, the way her dress hugs her delectable curves. The way she gazes at Damon and L'oreal with such a warm smile. "Joining us?" he asks.

She shakes her head. "I need to go back out and get some things done. Just stopped by to see what everyone was up to. You guys look...cozy."

We're having so much fun, right?" He looks over at L'oreal, who nods vigorously.

"I'll leave you two to it, then. I already took a picture to commemorate it and send to the group chat.".

She's goading him, and as bad as...