And just like Eva predicted, the woman eventually peeled away from her group. She moved with unhurried confidence, hips swaying slightly as she walked to the bar.
Eva leaned toward Jace, whispering, "There's your chance," before slipping off toward the bathroom, leaving him on his own.
Jace stood, adjusted his shirt, and tried to look casual. His heart was beating faster than he wanted to admit. He straightened his shoulders and started toward her.
[Do you even know what you're doing?] Zin's voice cut through his nerves.
"I mean… I pulled Eva, didn't I?" Jace muttered back under his breath.
[From the story you told me, you lied about fixing a car and just got lucky finding a disconnected wire.]
Jace scoffed softly, shaking his head. "Details."
When he reached the bar, the woman was already leaning on the counter, ordering a drink. Her voice was smooth, playful even.
