I could feel the tension rolling off him.

I bit back a grin.

This was way too much fun.

I shifted in my seat again, just slightly, just enough for my dress to ride up a little higher. His fingers twitched on my thigh.

He let out a slow, steady breath.

“You’re trying to tempt me, sweetheart,” he murmured, his voice low.

I turned to him, eyes wide, feigning innocence. “Am I?”

His jaw clenched. “Evie.”

I leaned closer, tilting my head slightly. “Hmm?”

He exhaled, gripping the ...