CHAPTER 19Katrina“Yes, I’m still single,” I replied, forcing a light smile even as I noticed Pierre stiffen slightly.He didn’t turn to look at me, but I could see the way his eyes shifted, darting in my direction for a split second. “Ah, by the way,” I said, trying to break the tension as I looked around the table. “I don’t think I know all of your names yet…”The man who still had bread stuffed in his mouth quickly pulled it out, chuckling awkwardly. “I’m Dantei,” he said, his grin returning almost instantly, as if nothing had happened.My eyes then moved to the man sitting to Pierre’s right. When he realized I was looking at him, he met my gaze. “Lazaro,” he said simply.“And I’m Kier,” said the kind-looking man at the far end of the table, offering a friendly smile that helped ease the awkwardness a little.As they each introduced themselves, I tried to memorize their names, repeating them silently in my head. Still, I could feel Pierre’s silent gaze on me now and then, just eno
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