JOHN’S POV.

She stiffened immediately I hugged her, which of course, I did on purpose. I wanted Lucas to know we were no longer enemies, and that like I told him, we were coming back together eventually. This was just the beginning.

She dropped the ladle into the broth, and her hands flew to my fingers, prying them apart. Then she turned to me abruptly.

“What are you doing?” She asked, then turned to glance at Lucas, who was looking at me. “How can you just touch me like that?” She ...