Chapter 161

Evelina

As she sashayed away, I couldn't help myself. "'I'll be in touch,'" I mimicked under my breath, pitching my voice higher. "'We should catch up properly. I'll text you.'" I rolled my eyes.

Alaric raised an eyebrow. "Jealousy looks good on you, Ms. Thorne."

"I'm not jealous," I replied automatically, heat rising to my cheeks.

He chuckled, then held out the small boutique bag to me. "For you.