Ethan leaned close to Ivy’s ear, his voice low and teasing. "Do you know what I saw last night?"

Ivy covered her ears, refusing to listen.

Unfortunately, Ethan quickly caught her hand. He smiled warmly, holding her hand as though nothing had happened. "What are you so afraid of hearing?"

"I'm not afraid of anything," Ivy said, her tone defiant. "If you’re planning to use this as an excuse to punish me, that’s just you fabricating charges against ...