Chapter 17
Austin’s eyes never left Lucy’s, sharp and steady as he asked, “Who sent the text?”
Lucy’s fingers tightened around her clutch, hiding the tremor that ran through her. She lifted her gaze, heart hammering, and met his eyes. “No one important,” she murmured, just loud enough for him to hear.
A slow, amused smile curved his lips. “Are you always this mysterious?” he asked, stepping closer. The heat from his body brushed against hers, a magnetic pull she couldn’t ignore. His hand hovered near hers, a heartbeat too long, sending electricity dancing along her nerves.
Lucy swallowed, pulse racing. “Maybe,” she whispered, her voice catching unexpectedly.
Austin leaned just slightly closer, gaze dropping to her lips before flicking back to her eyes. “You know, I don’t like it when
