“Hey Brax!” Eden laughed, returning the hug. “You know I wouldn’t miss it.”
Thomas returned just in time, holding a beer for himself and a water for Eden, placing them on the table. He turned to Braxton and offered his hand. “That was incredible. You’ve got some serious talent,” he said, his tone sincere.
Braxton shook his hand, his smile never fading. “Thanks, man. I’ve heard a lot about you,” he said, eyeing Thomas with a mixture of curiosity and appreciation.
Eden rolled her eyes, though there was a faint blush creeping up her neck. “You’ve heard too much,” she teased, though there was an undeniable warmth in her voice.
Thomas chuckled, but there was a strange flutter in his chest. For a moment, he was taken aback by the idea of Eden talking about him to someone else—about her thoug
