Courtney settled even more comfortably beside me on Ace’s bed, tucking her legs beneath herself like she planned to stay there for hours. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she kept staring at me.

“So,” she said, shifting closer, “how long have you been dating Ace?” 

My heartbeat quickened, and I forced my face to remain calm, composed, and neutral. Before I could even think of a response, Ace—sitting cross-legged on the floor, controller in his hand—snapped his gaze upward ...