Eve
I snapped, shaking my head before I could stop myself. “That’s not part of the rules. It’s not in the contract.”
Sage’s hand moved lazily to his chest, tapping once over his heart. “And did this man sign any contract?” he asked, his voice low, almost amused.
I stopped breathing for a second. The air felt too thick, the room too small.
“Sage,” I managed, “I think you’re moving too fast and—”
He scoffed softly, shaking his head with a faint, crooked smile. “Don’t worry. I was just joking.”
“Really?” My shoulders loosened, relief flooding through me so quickly it left me light-headed. My face softened without permission.
“Yes,” he said, turning back to the laptop. “I won’t be putting my baby in you… since you hate it so bad.”
I gulped, eyes dropping to my lap. Confusion tangled wi
