The Cross Family
And yet, in this corner of the club, she felt something close to safety.
Trina was a whirlwind of energy. She introduced herself again to Adrian and the rest of the table, in a whole conversation and then ordered us drinks.
She leaned forward on her elbows, animated hands painting the air as she told stories about her misadventures trying to land a modeling gig. Every few minutes, her eyes darted sideways toward Adrian, who sat across from her with the stillness of a man carved from marble. He sipped his drink, watching, listening, never giving much away. But Mya caught it—Trina’s lingering glances, the way she fiddled with her straw whenever Adrian’s gaze flickered her direction.