As Lyra watched Caden glide across the dance floor with the stunning blonde, a confusing mix of emotions swirled within her. She couldn't deny the pang of jealousy that shot through her at seeing him with another woman. But beneath that, a deeper unease churned. Something about Caden felt different tonight - more guarded, more calculating.
Damien's voice drew her out of her musings. "Lyra, darling, you must try this canapé. It's divine." He held a bite-sized morsel to her lips, his eyes glinting with an intimate playfulness that made her flush.
Lyra obediently parted her lips, allowing Damien to place the canapé in her mouth. The rich flavors of smoked salmon and caviar burst across her tongue, decadent and unfamiliar. As she swallowed, Damien's thumb lightly brushed the corner of her mo
