EMBER’S POV
Rayana swoops in and kisses Knox’s cheek, holding it just long enough to make a point, then pivots to me with eyes like polished amethyst.
“Knox, darling,” she purrs, ignoring me completely. “You look absolutely devastating tonight. Have you been working out? You seem even more...” She trails her fingers down his shoulder. “Sexy.”
Knox removes her hand. “Rayana, this is Ember Aragon. My girlfriend.”
The word girlfriend stills the air.
Rayana’s smile freezes for half a second before stretching wider.
“Your girlfriend.” She turns those lavender eyes on me, and I feel like I’m being appraised for resale value. “Oh my Goddess, hi! You’re even prettier up close!”
She extends a hand with nails filed to weapon-grade sharpness. Her handshake is surprisingly strong, like she’s te
