Chapter 18

Louise let out a quiet laugh. That kind of provocation didn't do much for her, but since the whole thing was set up by Ava, she wasn't about to turn it down. "Sure." Everyone sat in a circle-Ava was on her left, Dominic on her right. As the cards made their way around, Louise turned her head and suddenly locked eyes with Dominic. They were so close, she could see the flutter of his lashes when he blinked-if he leaned in any more, those eyelashes might just brush against her. Louise instinctively shrank back a little, and at that moment, the card slipped out-her lips accidentally brushed right against his. It honestly felt like a jolt of electricity ran through her. She froze up, clueless on how to react, until Dominic pulled back with a soft chuckle in his deep voice. "Does this mean I lose? You want to drink, or should I?" "Both of you," Ava jumped in with a dramatic grin, leaning close to whisper in Louise's ear, "I swear you did that on purpose. Trying to sneak a kiss, huh?" Louise