Ruby's face instantly flushed when she understood what he meant. She still wasn't used to Jack's bluntness. She couldn’t believe how straightforward he could be, considering how he barely spoke to her in the past, even when they were in bed together.
"What’s on Teacher Red’s mind? Your face is as red as your beautiful last name," Jack teased, smiling at her through the flickering candlelight, raising his eyebrows.
Ruby ignored his comment and raised her own eyebrow, noticing the playful smile on his face.
"How about you, Mr. Beaufort? What are you thinking about, smiling like that?" she shot back.
Jack slowly sliced his steak. "Maybe I was thinking about eating some meat," he replied meaningfully, locking eyes with her.
Ruby rolled her eyes at him. "Liar," she muttered.
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