Chapter 70

I open a wide smile.

"A companion who always wants to prove that he is the best among all" complete.

"And I always get it," he purrs, putting a kiss on the tip of my nose. His breath warms my face when he says: "At least I know that intelligent people value talent, and that I have plenty of that.”

I don't know how I am able to increase my smile, but I can, feeling my eyes shrunk by the genuineness of the reaction.

A humming noise "of those we do when we see cute babies or puppies" calls my attention back to my friends, and I catch the whole expression melted on Penelope's face. She rests her chin on the palm of her hand, tipping her head slightly to one side, nibbling her lower lip.

"I created it! "Speaks in a tone of pride.

I move away first, causing an air of doubt in Colton's eyes. Hunter clears his throat, and for the first time, he doesn't seem to have the courage to say what he really thinks.

The silence between us is strange.

Colton sp