Rhiannon blinked. “I… yes? That’s not a crime, last I checked,”

“Not like that,” His voice cut sharper than he meant, and he cursed under his breath, raking a hand through his hair. His dark eyes locked onto hers intensely, “You were laughing with him. Like he… pulled it out of you without even trying,”

Her brows furrowed in confusion, and her lips parted to speak but he didn't let her.

“I’ve never...” His throat bobbed, and he took a deep breath, “I’ve never made ...