Chapter 159

Evelina

"Something on your mind, Ms. Thorne?" Alaric's voice cut through my thoughts.

I looked up to find him studying me, his expression unreadable. "No, Mr. Sterling."

"Liar," he said softly. "You've been fidgeting for the past ten minutes."

"I wasn't aware my comfort level was of interest to you in public settings," I replied, surprising myself with my boldness.

A flicker of amusement crossed h