"Luke, this is my wife, Jade."

I swallowed hard, avoiding his gaze. After a quick nod, I averted my eyes as fast as I could.

Lucas seemed stunned as well. He stood there motionless for a few seconds, staring at me intensely.

That sharp, invasive gaze made me feel like I was sitting on pins and needles. A shiver ran down my spine.

"Don't just stand there at the door! Come on in!" my husband said, completely unaware of the tension between us, ...