Delaney POV
I hadn't expected my attempt to watch some romantic drama to end with Jaxen practically backing me into a corner.
I couldn't bring up Ryan Parker in front of him.
Fortunately, before I could agonize over what to say, Scarlett finally stepped in to rescue me.
She reached over, took Jaxen by the chin, and turned his face toward her.
“Jaxen, don't get too curious about me. If you fall for me too quickly, I'll make you suffer later.”
Their eyes met.
Jaxen studied her smile before knocking her hand away.
“Keep your hands to yourself. And don't flatter yourself.”
“I touched you because you barely looked at me after walking through the door. I was getting impatient.”
Scarlett didn't seem bothered by his reaction.
She simply rested her elbows on the table and tilted her fac
