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She gritted her teeth, fighting the urge to squirm away from his touch. “It isn’t like you gave me much of a choice.”

He grinned. “It doesn’t matter why it happened. What matters is you did.”

“Can you please fetch me a drink,” she sighed, desperate for a moment alone.

“Of course,” he grinned. “I think I can trust you not to go anywhere.”

“Not that it would matter if I did,” she muttered to herself.

With Thomas gone, she let out a sigh, slumping back in her chair. That was where she made her mistake.

She was so consumed with her moment of self-pity that she didn’t see Felicity coming until she spoke.

“I’ve been trying to catch you alone for a moment all day,” she said.

“Is that right?”

“It is, and I don’t think I need to tell you, I’m not the only one.”

Amber’s eyes darted around the room. She couldn’t bring herself to look at Felicity, but also, she needed to check where Christopher was. She couldn’t risk him sneaking up on her.

“Don’t worry. He said he would keep his distance until I approached you,” she said with a frown.

Her shoulder sagged in relief.

“But I don’t understand why you won’t talk to him.”

She crossed her arms. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I haven’t seen him all day.”

“Haven’t you?”

“That’s what I said.”

“So, you haven’t noticed him stealing glances at you from across the room?”

“Why would I?”

“Maybe because you’ve been watching him.”

“I haven’t been watching him. Why would I do that?”

“I don’t know. Normally, I would say you were looking for a moment where you two could talk, but this time, it seems to be so you can avoid him.”

“I’m not avoiding him. My cousin is simply keeping me busy.”

“He has kept you busy all day?”

“He has.”

Before Felicity could say another word, Thomas returned.

“And who is this?” he said with a fake smile.

“This is Felicity.”

“Is she a friend of yours?”

“It doesn’t matter, she was just leaving.”