Selene’s POV

My heart pounded as I stared at Lucian, his eyes fixed on the invitation in his hand. It was the calm before the storm. I had just returned from the restroom, finally ready to admit my feelings to him, but now everything had shifted. That damned envelope was ruining everything.

I cursed myself inwardly. In my rush to clear my head, I must have dropped the invitation when I jumped up from the table. Of course, it had fallen right where Lucian would find it. Now I ...