Adrian had imagined this date differently. He'd planned candlelight, maybe a little flirting by the water, just him and Lucien.
But now, with Silas glued to their side, it felt more like he'd brought a bodyguard to his own proposal.
Adrian knew they had decided to share the omega, but there was a time he wanted Lucien to himself only, and today was supposed to be the day.
Lucien stood between them, a soft smile tugging at his lips as he watched the dancers. He looked calm, almost radiant under the golden light.
His amethyst eyes were shining like a jewel more beautiful than any of the colors in this city.
That serenity only fueled Adrian's frustration. 'Why does he have to look that good doing nothing?'
When a performer approached with a rose, Silas took it first — smooth as ever — and tucked it behind Lucien's ear.
"It suits you," he said, his tone maddeningly polite but his eyes anything but.
Lucien chuckled, tilting his head. "You really have a way with words."
