Raya looked at Chloe with a smile. "Well, you two are sure getting along." Chloe practically squealed, hooking her arm through Raya’s as they watched the black SUV disappear into the city traffic. She started walking them toward a nearby park, her heels clicking a rhythmic beat of pure excitement. "Oh, girl, 'getting along' doesn't even cover it," Chloe laughed, fanning herself with her free hand. "I don't know what it is about this city, but Marcus... he’s just everything. He’s sophisticated and smart, but when we’re alone? He’s so attentive. He makes me feel like I’m the only woman in the world." She stopped for a second, a soft, genuine glow replacing her usual high-energy smirk. "And the magic? Raya, it’s real. It’s not just the physical stuff—though, wow, those love bites aren't

