Chapter 36

FEYRE

I quickly push off Damien's shoulders. He chuckles, raising his hands up in surrender.

I stand straight and put on a pleasing smile on my face, trying to steady my beating heart. I have no idea why I respond to him this way when I shouldn't feel anything.

"Just kidding," he adds, still chuckling.

I nod and clear my throat, trying to find my voice. "I figured."

"What are you doing?" he asks, then tips his head toward the closed door. "Aside from eavesdropping." his lips stretch into a breathtaking smile, showing his perfect teeth.

Some people's perfect looks should be illegal.

"I wasn't eavesdropping," my cheeks heat as I weakly defend. I was eavesdropping and I didn't want to leave until I got annoyed. "I was just passing by and I happened to bump into the conversation."

"Bump." He repeats, laughter in his voice.

"Yes, almost literally. Just like I bumped into you." I explain, giving him a blinding smile.

I've almost