MEL

He let out a low chuckle and I almost shifted backward on the small couch as Connor leaned in even closer to me, a lazy, dangerous smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. The sudden proximity sent a strange flutter straight through my stomach.

"So, tell me," he said softly, his ocean-blue eyes searching my face. "Why exactly did you end things with Matt?"

My brows drew together in instant confusion, and I gave him an exasperated look. "Are you serious right now? You don't know why?"

Connor gave me a small, nonchalant shrug, leaning his chin in his hand as he watched me. "Humor me. I want...