Ruby's POV

“Did I interrupt your sweet time together??” she asked smoothly.

Austin smirked, though I could see the tension in his jaw. “Always, Mother.”

She narrowed her eyes, though the faintest hint of amusement touched her lips. “Don’t be rude. At least introduce me to your new girlfriend.”

Austin’s arm slipped securely around my waist, pulling me a fraction closer. “Mother, this is Ruby.” His voice was steady and deliberate. “Ruby, this is my mother, Luna ...