“Tell me, Lucy—” Daniel’s voice sliced into the silence as he blocked the classroom door. “Were you involved with Liam Wolfe before you came here?”
The words hit me like a slap before I even gave one.
I blinked, stunned. “Excuse me?”
“You heard me.” His eyes narrowed, a mix of amusement and calculation glinting there. “Liam. Wolfe. Ring any bells?”
My stomach twisted. Of all people, why was he asking that? “That’s none of your business,” I said, forcing my voice to sound steady even though my pulse was hammering.
“Oh, I think it’s very much my business.” Daniel took a step closer, the corner of his mouth curling. “You see, word gets around. A little bird mentioned that the Wolfe heir had a… distraction before you showed up on campus. Pretty brunette. Shy smile. Familiar description, w
