When Nothing Else Matters (Heartstrings, #1)

by Katherine Jay

We sit in silence, enjoying our dessert, until a puzzled expression crosses Dylan’s face. He holds his hand up in a half wave and then shakes his head as a tight smile graces his face. I follow his gaze and spot a stunning woman beaming at him like he’s the best person in the world. I’m surprised when a slight sting of jealousy hits me, even though it’s not the first time I’ve felt this uncomfortable feeling. Shit! I need to get things under control. When the girl reaches our table, her eyes find mine, and instead of looking smug, or annoyed, or jealous, her features brighten in surprise and maybe even a bit of excitement. I’m so confused. “Is this Summer?” she asks, looking toward Dylan. He gives her a pissy look and then recovers. “Yep…thanks,” he huffs and shakes his head with an expression I can’t decipher. The woman laughs and sits down at our table, forcing Dylan to move his chair right next to mine. Without permission, that little niggle of jealousy rises again as she smiles his way. “God, Dylan was right. You really are gorgeous. I’m Lucy.”