Chapter 142

Cephus’ POV

When I go to the casino, time stops, people freeze, and the animation fades, everything becomes a muted scene with no life in it.

I used to get all the eyes in the room when I walked in.

I get them now, too, but not before they take her in first.

Katie has no idea what’s going on.

Her cheeks are flushed. Maybe it’s from the sun today, or maybe it’s from walking next to me.

Her hair and eyes steal the show.

I’ve never seen someone more magnetic in my life, and I’ve seen women covered with glitter, clad in sequined costumes, wearing feathers and...