Avery blinked rapidly, forcing herself to steady her scattered thoughts. Her heart was hammering wildly in her chest like a drum. "You and me?" she repeated, her voice slightly shaky but laced with disbelief.
The absurdity of his words finally clicked, grounding her. Of course, he was teasing her again-Silas Blackwood's favorite pastime.
Silas chuckled lowly, clearly entertained by the way she immediately snapped into her combative stance. Her hands landed on her hips with practiced precision, her chin tilted up in defiance, as if she were preparing to throw hands. His dark eyes gleamed with mischief.
"Yes, you and me. Girlfriend, boyfriend," he said slowly, almost savoring the words like they were some delicious secret. "Don't you think that would be amazing?" His smirk stretched wider, as lively and infuriating as always.
