"We're still in the car," she muttered under her breath, embarrassment coloring her voice despite her attempts to maintain composure.
Lu Yuze didn't look even slightly embarrassed by the reminder. If anything, his arms tightened around her waist as if daring anyone to comment on their behavior, as if he had every right to hold her like this and would continue doing so regardless of who might be watching.
Ting Fei's voice came calmly from the driver's seat, professionally neutral in a way that suggested he'd noticed absolutely nothing unusual. "We'll be arriving at Black Water Ridge in seven minutes, Miss Shuyin."
