Allison's POV

He grinned with the whole of his perfect white teeth. “Or perhaps you didn't.”

I realized how I must look—flushed, guilty, and stupid—and I grabbed my bat tighter with both hands now. I bit hard on my lips, shaking my head, mentally rebuking myself for failing to control my shock as I leaned down to pick up the ball from the floor.

I forced more color onto my face as I raised my head to him after. “Of course. I didn't take the phone, Luca Tonelli. I wouldn't even know ...