Just as Celia was deep in thought, Lacey couldn't help but tease, "Wow! Celia, I didn't know you played the hand-holding game so fast!"

Furio's eyes glimmered with a smile as he retorted, "It was a total accident, I swear!"

He absentmindedly stroked his own hand, savoring the fleeting touch before sliding it nonchalantly into his pocket, his slender fingers remaining etched in Celia's memory.

Lacey let out an exasperated sigh and rolled her eyes. "How many 'accidental' ...