Amelia's frown deepened as she glanced around, the romantic atmosphere feeling both surreal and unsettling. “I’m not in the mood for this charade.”
He chuckled softly, a hint of disbelief in his eyes. “Look, you could at least be nice, considering I helped you at the mall…”
She cut him off, her voice sharp. “Now a bunch of nonsense is in the news because of that, and my boyfriend, Cadell, doesn’t like it.”
Sebastian’s expression darkened at the mention of Cadell. “Keep his name out of your mouth, Amelia.”
“Or what?” she challenged, her eyes flashing.
“Or…” He paused, walking over to her, his voice dropping to a whisper. “I’d make you.”
She pressed her lips into a thin line, her gaze unwavering. “Really?”
He nodded, whispering back, “Yes.” He took a step closer, eliminating the space
