Annabel’s POV
Lucian sat very close to me, he was all touchy. I felt uncomfortable, but I couldn't bring myself to do anything that might disgrace him in public. He was just being too excited. Maybe he never meant to be this close.
We were in deep conversation, throwing harmless shade and laughing all over, while Steph and her friends made the arrangements for the game.
It’s been long since we settled in for the party, and Daniel has not arrived yet.
I was getting worried. Maybe he only said he would be coming just to have me join the party alone.
“Mr. Stroke,” Clara, Steph’s friend, called out to Daniel, making us all turn in his direction.
Just like every damn time, he stood tall. His oxblood jacket was unbuttoned, and he was wearing a white shirt with three buttons open, revealing
