~ Bella’s POV

Before I could respond to Lucian, my stomach let out a loud grumble, cutting through the moment. My cheeks flushed with embarrassment as I placed a hand over my belly, trying to muffle the sound. He chuckled softly, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

“Sounds like it’s time for lunch,” he teased. “Come on, I know a great place nearby.”

Relieved that he didn’t seem bothered by my stomach’s interruption, I nodded, and we headed out of the fashion house together. The idea of lunch sounded amazing, especially after all the excitement of seeing the designs and picking out my new clothes.

He drove us to a cozy...