(Natalie's POV)"I should go," I said, reluctantly pulling away from the spectacular view of Silver Lake.Florian leaned against the wall, arms crossed over his broad chest. His amber eyes gleamed with amusement."Taking the herbs," he said, nodding toward the small container he'd prepared. "And the phone."I slipped both into my bag. "Of course.""You don't trust me, do you?" His tone was teasing, not accusatory.I raised an eyebrow. "Should I?"He laughed, the sound surprisingly warm. "Probably not yet. But you will."The confidence in his voice would have been irritating if it wasn't somehow charming. I shouldered my bag, wincing slightly as I moved too quickly."I'll drive you home," Florian said, all traces of humor vanishing at my discomfort. "But not in the green car.""Why not?""That one makes too much noise. Zack modified the exhaust system—he likes to make an entrance." He shook his head. "I'll take you in something quieter."Twenty minutes later, we pulled up ne
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