Harper’s POV
A physical chill, colder than the mountain air, runs through my entire body as Julian follows my gaze and finally spots Cade with his date. The sight of them together is like a car crash I can’t look away from. Violent, devastating, and irreversible.
“You didn’t mention your boss was also planning on joining us,” Julian says, his voice losing a fraction of its flirtatious edge. He sounds intrigued, his eyes narrowing as he assesses the competition.
“I… I didn’t know,” I mutter quietly. My voice sounds thin, like it’s coming from someone else entirely.
An instant later, Julian is ushering me over toward them. He places a firm, guiding hand on the small of my back, and I have no choice but to move. My feet feel like they’re made of lead, dragging against the plush carpet of
