“I was going to tell you about it, Tessa, trust me. It just happened so fast.”
Lila held her phone between her jaw and shoulder, speaking to Tessa as she slipped one arm out of her dress.
As Tessa continued to rant, Lila let the gown fall to the floor, revealing her black brassiere and matching lace panties. She stepped out of the gown and suddenly felt the weight of someone’s gaze.
She turned swiftly and locked eyes with Damien, his blue eyes heavy with desire.
Lila didn’t flinch. Instead, she faced him completely, as if silently giving him permission to watch.
Regaining his senses, Damien acted on instinct. He grabbed the doorknob, slammed the door shut, and rushed out of the place.
“Get out, everybody, now!” he shouted, startling Thorne and Graves as he returned to the living room
