CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
LARA’S POV
The moment Adrian’s car stopped in front of my apartment building, my heartbeat slowed reluctantly. I did not want the night to end. And that alone said too much.
The city lights reflected softly against the tinted windows while silence settled between us again. Not awkward silence. Heavy silence. The kind that made you aware of every little thing.
His scent. His breathing. His presence beside you.
I turned slightly toward him.
“Thank you for dinner.”
Adrian’s green eyes lingered on my face for a second longer than necessary.
The corner of his lips tilted faintly.
That tiny almost-smile did dangerous things to me.
“You should go inside, little lamb.”
My stomach fluttered instantly at the nickname. God. If he had kissed me then, I knew I would have
