Forbidden Embers
she thought, her jaw tightening.
Meanwhile, Ava and Mateo chatted away, oblivious to the tension simmering across the room.
"What are you doing here?" Ava asked.
"Oh, this is my uncle's party. I figured he invited Lucas, right?"
"Yes, so Sophia is your cousin?" Ava inquired.
"Yes, she is. How do you know her so well?" Mateo asked, a hint of curiosity in his voice.
"Yes, she is brother Lucas's girlfriend," Ava admitted grudgingly.
"Oh wow! Awesome, so that means we are family," Mateo exclaimed, beaming.
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