A Warm Ultimatum

Confronted with Felix's straightforward question, Autumn was helpless as she avoided his gaze and asked, "What time is it? Are Genevieve and the rest arriving soon?"

The way she changed the subject was awkward, but he didn't press the issue. Instead, he raised his hand and glanced at his wristwatch. "Ten more minutes."

"Ten more minutes?" Autumn exclaimed as she placed both hands over her face in