Ryker's POV
"Are you all right?"
We were the subject of nonstop photography when we went onto the red carpet. I felt Claire's surprise a bit. She gave me a slight glance.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Claire whispered. She was surprised when I put my arm around her waist and pulled her closer, making her hold my shoulder. Her forehead was almost as high as my lips, so she looked up at me. I just stared at her.
"I told you I needed heels when I was with you."
I stared at her. "Your height is perfect." I looked down at her lips. "A perfect height for a sweet, passionate kiss." Claire was a bit surprised.
"Are you teasing me, or will you seriously do it?" she asked.
If I didn't like Claire, I would have responded to her flirting with me, but I knew she was kidding, so I had to stop myself, even th
