Thalia’s heart skipped a beat as she noticed Zev watching them, his eyes narrowing slightly. Marcus was still holding her hand, completely oblivious to the tension building. Thalia quickly pulled her hand away, trying to step back and create some distance.
“Uh, thanks,” she muttered, avoiding Marcus's gaze and nervously glancing toward Zev.
“No problem,” Marcus replied, flashing her another smile as if nothing was wrong.
Zev stood a few feet away, his jaw tight and eyes flicking between Thalia and Marcus. The tension was palpable, and Thalia could feel the weight of his stare. She wasn’t sure what to say or do, but the last thing she wanted was for this situation to get any worse.
Marcus, still seemingly unaware, leaned in a bit, “So, you never told me your name.”
Before Thalia could
