Chapter 202. Try

Candice

Lincoln glanced at me as I approached his car parked outside the house. "You look different," he said, his eyes roaming over me without any attempt to hide it. I stayed quiet and slid into the passenger seat. "Your outfit actually suits you tonight," he added with a chuckle.

I rolled my eyes and adjusted my dress, wishing I had worn what I had last time. "We're leaving the party before midnight!"

"Wait, is that you, Cinderella?" he teased, and I playfully slapped his arm.

"Shut up!" I groaned, turning my gaze out the window as I heard him laugh.

Most of the drive was quiet, but I felt his hand slip over to mine, resting on my lap. I looked at him, confused, and tried to pull my hand away, but he held on tight.

"Hey! What the hell are you doing?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. "Aren't you supposed to be focused on driving instead of holding my hand?"

He grinned, running his thumb gently over my skin. "I just want you to