I stepped back. "Is this one of your tricks to make me fall for you?"
An unreadable emotion flickered through Ryder's eyes, something quick, almost too quick for me to catch. But then, just as fast, it was gone, hidden beneath that signature smirk of his as he leaned back against the fountain like he had all the time in the world.
"I don't need tricks, Evie," he drawled. "You'll fall for me eventually."
I let out a sharp laugh. "Wow. The ego."
He grinned. "Confidence, baby."
I rolled my eyes and turned away slightly, looking around. The garden was breathtaking, roses, ivy-covered arches, little lanterns hanging from trees, casting a soft golden glow. The venue itself felt like something out of a damn fairy tale.
"You know," I said, trailing my fingers along the marble edge of the fou
