was all apologies an

said, his voice earnest. "We'

uing, easier than explaining the ch

a small boutique window, admiring a vintage designer scarf, a swirl of blue

his expression animated as he spoke in low tones. When

care of somet

elivered a small, elegantly wra

remembered this. This e

k in his orbit, consuming his thoughts, his attention. The scarf felt like a p

re's this party tonight. A friend of mine, rich guy, throws these insan

rate from his wealthier, more connected friends.

w?" she

, already pulling out c

prickling her skin. But a small,

st maybe, she

looking the ocean. Music pulsed, champagne flowed, and b

l, quiet observer in a world

e Davis made

a way that screamed Parisian nonchalance, her dark hair cascading over her shoulder

roze. Just for a second. Then his fac

, a startling shade of green, flick

iberate smile that didn

rred, then turned to Ava

on Ava's face, h

r voice laced with a sweetness that felt