We separated immediately. My heart was thundering loud in my chest as John’s eyes narrowed between us.

Jeremy’s expression straightened in realization. I felt like a child caught red-handed even when I had done nothing.

I forced myself to breathe, plastering on a small, composed smile. “Jeremy slipped…and I just helped steady him,” I said quickly, heart pounding as the lie rolled off my tongue.

God please, let him buy the lie. It was lame but still…

John’s gaze flicked to Jeremy, ...