Chapter 70 Uninvited Tension

Katelyn’s POV “What are you doing here?” he asked. I straightened, trying to pretend my heart wasn’t hammering. “Buying an energy drink.” His brow lifted. “In a boutique?” “I.…” My eyes darted to the discreet signage above the door. “They… have a fridge.” Ethan laughed. A quiet, disbelieving sound. “Right. You came all the way out here, to a hidden adult shop, for an energy drink.” My face flushed with heat. I cleared my throat and started to walk to the other end of the street, hoping he’d just let me go. My heels clicked against the pavement a little too loudly, and I hated how conscious I was of every sound, every breath. Of course, he didn’t. He followed. Matching my pace, strolling like we were on some casual afternoon walk. I could feel the weight of his stare on my back, the amused little smirk probably still playing on his lips. “I didn’t think you’d be into adult toys,” he said, tone infuriatingly teasing. I stopped short. Whirled to face him. “There’s nothing wrong with using