Chapter Nine
Valentina
“So what’s up with you and Lucas?” Dani asked a few days later.
A second ago, we had been discussing some new accounts for supplies. She shifted gears so fast I practically got whiplash.
Although it probably would’ve happened anyway, I blamed my blush on her catching me off guard. I looked up, trying to ignore the fiery heat on my cheeks, but Dani’s expression was bland. I might not have known her for long, but I knew better. She was fishing.
“Why would you ask that?” I countered, striving to keep my tone casual.
“Um, because he couldn’t keep his eyes off you. And I know that look.”
“What look?”
“The one where Lucas looked like he’d have been quite happy if you two were alone in the room, so he could lock the door and have his way with you,” Dani explained po
