~ Bella’s POV

Before I could respond to Lucian, my stomach let out a loud grumble, cutting through the moment. My cheeks flushed with embarrassment as I placed a hand over my belly, trying to muffle the sound. He chuckled softly, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

“Sounds like it’s time for lunch,” he teased. “Come on, I know a great place nearby.”

Relieved that he didn’t seem bothered by my stomach’s interruption, I nodded, and we headed out of the fashion house together. The ...