ASTRID — POV
Two could play that game.
"Okay then," I said sharply, pointing my knife vaguely in his direction. "You can strip naked for all I care."
I went back to my breakfast and started eating.
Deliberately.
Ignoring him completely.
Behind the table, Michael burst into laughter.
Not a quiet chuckle.
A full, amused laugh that filled the room.
"Well," he said after a moment, clearly entertained, "that's the boldest invitation I've received all week."
"It wasn't an invitation."
"Sounded like one."
I stabbed a piece of fruit with my fork.
"Eat your own breakfast and stop talking."
"I'm not the one pretending not to look."
My hand paused halfway to my mouth.
Slowly, I looked up again.
Michael was watching me with that same teasing grin, completely unbothered.
"You're impossible," I muttered.
"And yet," he said lightly, resting his chin on his hand as he studied me, "you're having breakfast with me."
I sighed in frustration and took another bite of food.
