“Good,” he says, his voice bordering on a growl. “How so?” I ask, unable to keep my tone from being flirtatious despite my best attempts. Lex smirks, his hand wrapping around my waist. “He seems nice. I’d have hated being the reason his heart breaks.” My eyes widen, and he chuckles as he gently pushes my hair behind my ear. “Lex,” I say, enjoying the way his name rolls off my tongue. “Bold of you to assume you’d ever stand a chance with me.”
