Aria's POV
"It was nothing, babe. I mean, we just had issues with the names on the reservation, but we rectified it instantly." The lie slipped out smooth as silk, and I saw Sarah's face pale slightly. She regretted her words the moment they'd left her mouth, but I was grateful I could convince Julian otherwise.
"Yes, that's right, sir." Sarah jumped in quickly, her voice steady. "I'm only apologising because I allowed Ms Winters to go through the stress of standing at the front desk while they verified the reservation name."
It was a perfectly cooked lie, more tender than the steak on the table. But I could feel Damien and Maya's eyes on me, their gazes heavy with questions I couldn't answer. Not here. Not now.
"Babe, please pass me the salt."
The words had barely left my mouth when
