“Scratches?” Axel shook his head, chuckling. “I leave marks only on memories. And maybe your patience.”
Harmony rolled her eyes, smiling, but the warmth in her chest made her grin linger. “You’re ridiculous.”
“And yet…” he said, stepping closer, “still charming.”
She laughed softly, pushing him lightly with her shoulder. “Don’t push your luck,” she warned.
He smirked, just close enough that she could feel it, the teasing glow of familiarity settling comfortably between them. “I know exactly how far I can go,” he said, voice low, playful.
Harmony shook her head, laughed again, and finally grabbed her keys. “Alright, alright. Enough flirting for breakfast. Let’s go rescue your truck from the creek before it gets lonely.”
Axel’s grin widened. “Lead the way,” he said, falling into step b
