Alice – POV
I took a slow sip, letting the champagne settle on my tongue. Notes of green apple and lemon peel mingled with the subtle touch of minerality, all wrapped in a warm trace of vanilla.
I made this light sound at the back of my throat that would have somewhat sounded like a moan.
The champagne clung to my tongue like silk, bright and crisp. My eyes fluttered shut for a moment as I savored it, the soft fizz teasing the back of my throat.
“It’s divine, right?” Liam’s voice cut gently through my quiet reverie.
I opened my eyes slowly, catching him watching me—not just glancing, but really watching. Like he was trying to read the emotion on my face.
I gave a slow nod. “Hmm.”
He smiled, then leaned back in his chair, cradling his glass. “This was my parents’ favorite spot when
