TIANA'S {POV}
After we finished eating, Elizabeth along with the other maid came and cleared the table.
Silence fell between us, with Demetri carrying a distant calm expression on his face as he stared outside.
The night breeze gently ruffled his platinum blonde hair, strands shifting across his forehead beneath the pale glow of the lights outside the terrace.
"If you keep staring at me like that, little sparrow, I might start to assume that my thoughts are on point and you like men." His eyes drifted toward me as he added, "Or is it just me you like?"
My eyes widened, blood rushing up to my face instantly as I quickly averted my gaze.
A low chuckle left his throat.
Then without saying another word, Demetri pushed his chair back and rose to his feet.
I found myself staring again de
