Briar My heart hammered against my ribs as I opened the front door. The sight that greeted me nearly took my breath away. Damian stood there, looking more handsome than I'd ever seen him. He wore a crisp white shirt that hugged his broad shoulders, the top two buttons undone to reveal a tantalizing glimpse of his collarbone, paired with dark jeans that hugged his muscular legs. His eyes widened as they swept over me, taking in the dress Lila had practically poured me into. I felt a blush creep up my neck under his intense gaze. "Wow," he breathed, a slow smile spreading across his face. "Briar, you look... stunning." I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, suddenly feeling shy. "Thanks." Damian chuckled, the sound sending a shiver down my spine. "Shall we?" he asked, offering his ar

