A NIGHT WITH MY BEST FRIEND'S FIANCÉ 2

CARSON

Vera's smile softened, and she walked closer, her gaze meeting mine. "You're making me blush. It's nice of you to say, but you really don't have to—"

"I want to," I interrupted gently. "It's true. You've just been on my mind tonight. I hope that doesn't make things awkward."

Vera paused for a moment, then took a deep breath. "It doesn't have to be awkward. I guess we're both just trying to figure things out tonight."

I nodded, feeling the weigh of her words. "Yeah, I guess so."

She stepped even closer, her presence filling the space between us. "Well, if...