They finished their meal at the same time, laughter and teasing glances passing between them like an unspoken game. The warm candlelight cast a soft glow across the table, highlighting Lucy’s radiant smile and the way Drake’s eyes lingered on her with undisguised adoration. When Drake refilled their wine glasses, he lifted his own with a playful smile. Lucy followed suit, their glasses meeting with a soft, lingering clink. Neither spoke, but the way their eyes locked said more than words ever could, they both knew exactly where the night was leading.
They drained their glasses together, savoring the taste of the wine and the intimacy between them. Drake stood suddenly, offering his hand with a magnetic pull that made Lucy’s heartbeat quicken. At that exact moment, the next song began to p
