Evaline:
I almost choked on the cookie.
My eyes flew wide at Draven, surprise pounding through me as the last trace of sweetness dissolved on my tongue. I hadn't expected him to lean in like that, to close the space between us with such daring swiftness, stealing the cookie straight from my lips as though it was the most natural thing in the world.
And the worst - or maybe the best - part? He was looking utterly innocent when he pulled back. As if he hadn't just left my pulse tripping over itself and my mind tangled in thoughts I didn't dare put words to.
I swallowed hard, clearing my throat, pretending it hadn't shaken me, and quickly grabbed another cookie from the plate.
This time I shoved the whole thing into my mouth before he could try any funny business again. My teeth crunched against it, my jaw working quicker than usual, as if chewing faster could drown out the pounding in my chest.
