Chapter 62

ELORA'S POV As soon as we arrived at the house, I began unpacking. The air felt warm and heavy, and I wanted to get everything organised quickly before I took a shower. Grandma had decided on Chelsea Piers for the trip—it made sense being close to one of Lucian’s houses. She seemed so excited about it, going on about how it had good dining, High Line views, and all other features she thought I’d enjoy. I was looking forward to it myself. I was halfway through folding clothes when Grandma walked into my room. She carried a neatly wrapped box in her hands, and she had that mischievous twinkle in her eyes that I was slowly beginning to recognize. She handed it to me with the straightest face possible, then she said, “Put it to good use, my dear.” My brows furrowed instantly. Good use? That sounded suspicious. But before I could ask anything, she just smiled slyly and left the room. I sat on the edge of the bed and began unwrapping it, and of course—my instincts were right. My cheeks warme