Chapter 162

~Frey~

My throat had closed up for good, and there’s a prickling warmth in my eyes that I had to hide under a low nervous chuckle. Then I lowered my gaze to my dessert; just staring at it made me feel the rich, velvety flavor overwhelm my taste buds.

“I…” I croaked, bravely lifting my gaze onto Vaughn as my smile faltered. “I might hold you to that, Vaughn.”

He reached over the table, his huge han