HAZEL “Hey. Is everything okay? I heard shouting coming from inside your building.” Asher hugs me, inhaling my scent. Then, he leans back to admire my look. His eyes drop to the neckline and stay there. I smile a small smile of victory. It’s the reaction I had been going for. Having Asher captivated by my look. I’ve succeeded tonight. “It’s silly,” I say, pretending not to notice the heated way he’s staring at me. “You really don’t want to know what all that ruckus was about.” “Okay now, I’m curious.” He pouts, giving me puppy eyes. Large, warm hands are splayed on my lower back. “Come on Twinkle Bell. Tell me. Please?” “A group of cheerleaders came over to fight someone over a guy. They planned to gang up on her but it turns out that she’s a very powerful witch. She beat them all.”

