Chapter 24

LILY Z Whatever it is, my legs shake as I make my way across the room. As soon as I’m within reach, he grabs my wrist and pulls me onto his lap, wrapping his huge arms around me and burying his face in my hair. He inhales deeply, and I bite my lip to stifle a giggle. I have no idea what happened to Zeke today, but whatever it was, I am so here for it. When he lifts his head, I stare into his dark eyes, trying to read his thoughts. I fail miserably. “Thank you for making me a delicious lunch,” I whisper. “You didn’t have to do that.” He shrugs. “It was just a sandwich. Nothing special.” Just a sandwich, my ass. It was roasted chicken with a little skin still on it, bacon, avocado, and a smidge of homemade mayo on rye—my all-time favorite. “It was to me.” He gives a subtle shake of his head and rubs his left temple. My heart rate kicks up a notch. “Is something wrong?” “No,” he says with a half snort, half laugh. “Nothing is wrong.” I shift on his lap. “I-I don’t understand.” He bands hi