Chapter 101

The guy had a tall, commanding presence-just standing there was enough to make people tense up. Looking down at her, his voice was low and deep. "Bathroom." Before Calliope could react, Olivia gave her a playful wink and gestured subtly at the corner of her own mouth. Calliope froze for a beat, then instinctively brushed the tip of her tongue across her lips. Turns out, there was a bit of barbecue sauce stuck there. She quickly grabbed a napkin to wipe it off. When Conrad came back, his face was freshly washed again. A few droplets trickled down that sharp jawline and soaked into the collar of his black T-shirt. His hand, all structure and strength, held a cold bottle of mineral water. A moment later, Calliope was feeling a bit warm, so she scooped up her loose hair and tied it into a messy dumpling. That move revealed her smooth, pale neck-so fair it practically glowed under the lighting. The man next to her suddenly went stiff, his breath hitching ever so slightly. The next second, C