“Oh, it’s fine that you’re going on a date, Orion,” I say, sitting up straight and lying through my teeth, my pride giving me the boost I need. “I’m just…surprised.”
I don’t miss, at all, how carefully Anton is watching me.
“What,” Orion says, smirking as he pulls on his jacket. “Did you think I was only dating you?”
“Yeah, Orion,” I say, leaning forward and staring up at him, hard. “Considering how much s**t you were giving me for dating my fiancé? I kind of did get the impression that you only have eyes for me.”
Orion laughs a little at that, harsh but entertained. “You do keep a man on his toes, Juniper,” he murmurs, reaching out a hand to help me up.
“Yeah well, one of your nineteen girlfriends has to do it,” I sigh, taking his hand and getting up, surprised at the efficacy of
