Chapter 44

Maeve's POV

Lucas’s eyes locked onto mine, a playful, challenging glint appearing in the dark depths.

He didn't move an inch to let me pass.

“I don't think so. I’ve been out in the night air. I’m the one who needs to wash off the day."

I tried to shoulder past him, but it was like trying to move a mountain.

I put a hand on his forearm to nudge him aside—his skin was warm, his muscles taut, and fo