Cole leaned back against the couch, his eyes resting on Elizabeth as she checked her phone.
There was something effortlessly composed about the way she carried herself, and yet, when she was around him, he could always sense a subtle edge to her calmness—like she was constantly resisting something. Other times, she wasn't afraid to let it out.
There was no doubt she was as into him as he was into her. But he needed to pace himself a little longer.
“Can I get you anything?” he asked, breaking the silence.
Elizabeth looked up briefly and shook her head. “No, thanks. I’m not staying long. I have to head to the office soon—I just wanted to check on you.”
Cole nodded, appreciating the thought. “That’s sweet.”
For a moment, neither of them spoke. The air between them was heavy with unspok
