Delphine pov
I smoothed down the silky material of my dress as Japhet opened the car door for me. The night air was cool, brushing against my skin like a soft whisper. I caught the faint scent of jasmine from somewhere nearby, and it almost made me forget where we were heading.
Japhet looked incredible tonight, his suit tailored perfectly to his frame. It was hard not to stare as he slid into the driver’s seat, his every movement smooth and effortless, like he owned the world.
“You look beautiful,” he said, his voice calm and steady, but his eyes lingered on me just long enough to make my heart skip a beat.
Heat rushed to my cheeks, and I turned my face toward the window, hoping he wouldn’t notice. “You clean up pretty well yourself,” I mumbled, feeling a small smile tug at my lips des
