Chapter 5
Lexi
She trekked past James in the lobby at 5:30 the next morning and plopped into a chair. She begged the grogginess to go away.
He raised one eyebrow and let out a long whistle. “Those shorts couldn’t get any shorter.”
Lexi froze. A flush spread across her cheeks. He’d noticed her decision to wear the skimpiest outfit in her pack. “I’m trying to stay cool for the hot journey to Strife.”
“Sure you are.” He tilted his head and continued to meander down her thighs and calves.
A lightness rose to her head as she partially covered her legs with her elbows and arms. Okay, why am I acting so weird when it’s only a compliment? “We should eat something before we go. My stomach feels empty. Yours?”
He said nothing. He only leaned in, his eyes focused on her legs.
This is ridiculo
