Ariana’s POVI froze when I heard the bell above the café door jingle. My chest thudded against my ribs, but I forced myself to stay seated. David’s hand lingered a little too long near mine, and his eyes were bright, unfocused, like someone who hadn’t slept in days or hours.“You’re tense,” he said, his voice low, slow, deliberate. “Relax, Ariana. You’re gorgeous, always have been. Still… irresistible.”I pulled my hand back, tucked it under my coat. “David, stop.”He smirked, leaned back in his chair, the faint smell of something sharp on his clothes. “Come on, I’m just talking. No need to be all… uptight with me. I could make it fun again. You know, like before. Remember that night?”I clenched my jaw. “I don’t want to talk about the past or… whatever this is.”“Oh, it’s more than talking,” he said, his grin widening, “but you always did like to play hard to get. Still… you don’t know how much I’ve missed…” His words trailed off, and I could see the dangerous edge behind his dru
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