Rowan froze mid-scroll the moment he saw me, his phone instantly forgotten. He raised his eyes to meet mine, pressing the power button without taking his gaze away.

A gasp caught in my throat as those brown eyes beheld me, the truth in them almost frightening. Hastily, I placed the tray down, putting down his food, and he offered me a smile, one that made the side of his eyes crinkle.

“This looks good.” He said, nodding in approval, and I beamed, standing straighter.

“It even tastes better.” I replied, and he gave me a small smile before taking a fork and picking up the pasta. I watched as he...