Maya instinctively clutched a hand to her chest, trying to steady her racing heartbeat.
“Oh my gosh, Harper! You scared me!”
Harper let out an apologetic laugh and flashed a peace sign.
“Oops! Sorry.”
Maya glanced around, finally taking in her surroundings. “What is this place?”
Harper didn’t answer immediately.
Instead, she regarded Maya thoughtfully, as though weighing her decision. Then, as if finally reaching a conclusion, she let out a quiet sigh and stepped closer, affectionately linking her arm through Maya’s.
“Your boyfriend would probably kill me if he found out,” she admitted with a sheepish smile. “But… I’m sure you won’t let that happen.”
Maya only looked at her in confusion.
Harper’s smile softened as she met Maya’s eyes with quiet sincerity.
“Besides, this is part o
