Delilah’s POV The rain had stopped hours ago, but the streets were still slick and shimmering under the Paris streetlights. I’d had just enough time to duck into the mall after the villa, get out of the soaked clothes, and dry my hair before stepping back out.Caleb slid into the passenger seat, his smile way too easy for someone who had just driven me around. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves.“Okay… here’s what happened,” I said, glancing at him, trying to make my voice sound casual. “I got stuck in the mall… my car wouldn’t start. And… Well, I got wet, so I had to—uh—change.” I waved vaguely at my damp hair, hoping he wouldn’t scrutinize. “And just… don’t even think about mentioning the villa, okay?”He chuckled, the kind of too-bright, infuriating smile he always gave. “Mmm… makes sense. But you should stick to something simple. Say you visited a friend, and on your way back your car got stuck, and I just happened to pass by. Hence, you’re in my car. Easy.”I blink
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