Faye

“What are you doing here? I thought you returned to Scarlett Thunder?” Michael gives Cole a skeptical look, but Cole rolls his eyes, crossing his arms over his broad chest.

His dark hair catches the light and gleams as he replies, “My mother thought it would be best to return a few days before the big party to get to know my fiancée,” Cole grumbles, tapping his fingers on his elbow as he stares down at me.

I feel the sudden urge to shrink against Michael under his gaze.

“You’re looking well.”

I’m not sure what to say, so I say nothing, leaning further against Michael instead. Cole smirks,...