For Always (Star-Crossed City #1)

55. Now

FIFTY-FIVE

now

In all my horrible imaginings of what the night would bring, I never expected to feel a swooping sense of awe.

Pride , I realize. It erupts through my chest as I step into the lobby of Stryker he’s talented and capable enough to merit all of this success on his own.

Parker slants a doubtful look at me. His tone falls close to condescending. “I don’t think the CEO designs buildings, Ella.”

I decide it isn’t worth arguing the point… or revealing just how well I know our host. An embarrassed blush heats my cheeks. “You’re probably right.”