I can’t believe I thought Lucian stretched his hand out to hold hands with me. He’s obviously not that childish.
Noticing her silence, Lucian halted in his tracks and turned over his shoulder to ask in concern, “A penny for your thoughts?”
His voice snapped Roxanne out of her reverie. She couldn’t help but blush upon recalling the reason she fell silent. “Oh, it’s nothing.”
Lucian arched a brow. He clearly didn’t believe her explanation.
Roxanne caressed her stomach. “I’m hungry after walking this far. Is there anything to eat nearby?”
As soon as she uttered those words, Lucian acted quickly, snatching her hand before she could take it back.
Roxanne felt her heart skip a beat as she stared at their hands incredulously.
“Come on. Let’s go find a restaurant.”
Lucian pushed the suitc
