Chapter 14

I broke first, laughing at the situation. Lucas’s smile was sheepish, and he shook his head.

“I’ve got to go to makeup,” he murmured.

“Yeah,” I responded. Then looked him straight in the eye. “I don’t have to be here today. I came to track you down.”

His nostrils flared as he sucked in a deep breath, and his pupils widened. “We’ll talk tonight.”

My gaze didn’t waver. “I’m looking forward to it.”

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I somehow wasn’t surprised to see the upscale address that Lucas texted, and it was easy enough to navigate downtown and get to Olive Way. The building itself was stunning, all curved lines and glass. I parked in the guest lot and headed for the front door. Because I had done as Lucas asked and sent him a text when I left my place, he was waiting for me in the lobby. His smile was broad but a little guarded as he let me in the front door.

“Hi,” he said, his voice soft. I didn’t miss the way his gaze traveled all over my face.

I smiled back. “Hi.”