Chapter 114

LIAM

“I thought you were flying back tomorrow.”

“Got in early,” I say, my voice quieter now that we’re close. “Didn’t feel like waiting another day to see you.”

Her eyes flick up to mine. There’s color blooming across her cheeks, but she doesn’t look away. Not yet.

Then—of course—Cam decides to speak. “Wow. I’m also here, by the way. In case anyone cares.”

I sigh, not even turning. “We don’t.”

“You could at least fake it. A little enthusiasm wouldn’t kill either of you.”

Emilia huffs out a short laugh, clearly trying to rein herself back in. “Hi, Cam,” she says, glancing past me. “Sorry, I was just… surprised.”

“It’s not a bad surprise, is it?” I ask.

She presses her bottom lip between her teeth, like she’s trying to hold something back. “No. It’s not.”

That’s all I need.

I close the gap between us before I can think twice. Her apron’s dusted with flour, hair twisted up in that no-nonsense way she hates. There’s batte