I can’t help but laugh with his enthusiasm but I swat him away, trying to be cool life Rafe does with no effort at all. “It’s not a big deal,” I sigh, though I blush a little, because it kind of is a big deal. I mean, there are more tests coming, but this one will give me a significant boost in the ratings that I absolutely need, especially considering that I’m still coming in last in the obstacle course.
“Are you serious?” Luca asks, his voice thick with disbelief as he leans forward to stare at me. “You…you beat McClintock?”
“Maybe you should learn not to underestimate me so much, Grant,” I say, my voice dry as I pretend to concentrate on my food. “Or I’ll take you out next.”
Luca laughs a little at my hubris and grins at me. I can’t help the little smile that pulls at my lips. My br
