Chapter 126

Melanie’s POV

“See you next week!” I called out, beaming as I wiped a bead of sweat from my brow. My Zumba crew trickled out of the studio, still giggling from my slightly off-beat turns. I’ll never be a pro, but hey, the ladies loved it—and I loved any excuse to shake it like nobody’s watching.

“Did we miss the grand finale?” A deep, familiar voice rumbled from the doorway. I whipped around, half-expecting an audience of strangers—only to find my two favorite guys leaning against the frame.

I couldn’t help myself: my grin spread to ear-to-ear as I practically sprang forward. I scooped Theo into my arms, planted a noisy raspberry on his cheek, and inhaled his giggles like sweet perfume. “Hey, handsome,” I purred. (Was “handsome” too much? Too little? Who cared—sonically, it was delightful.)

“What have you been up to, Mel?” Asher’s voice was slow and amused, like gravel warmed by sunlight.

“Oh, the usual,” Theo chirped, brandishing a tiny, plastic