Second round?
As Ciara and Aeliana gathered their things, I leaned back in my chair, observing the scene with a smug grin. The evening had been one of those perfect blends of ridiculous and entertaining, thanks to my expertly orchestrated chaos.
Charades had been hilarious, the chocolates an even bigger success than I'd hoped, but there was something else lingering in the air now. Something… more.
I could feel it the moment Seraphine bit into that chocolate, her gaze sharpening, her body tensing just a fraction. She tried to play it off, but I wasn't fooled.
The way her eyes darted toward me, the way her breath hitched for just a second, was unmistakable. There was a shift in the energy between us, and I could practically feel the heat radiating from her.
Ciara and Aeliana were still talking, saying their goodbyes, but my attention was no longer on them. Instead, I was focused on Seraphine, watching her every move, every small flicker of emotion that crossed her face.