chapter94

Natalie’s POV

Rafael stared at my face, his eyes softening as he zipped up his trousers. “This was…” he chuckled with a warm sound that made my heart flutter, “wild!”

Even though I felt a little awkward, I rolled my eyes, trying to mask the smile tugging at my lips. “You have to go back to the hall before they notice we're missing.”

“Aren’t you going back to the hall?” he asked, adjusting his shirt, the fabric brushing against his toned chest.

“Sure, I just need to fix my makeup,” I replied, but his attention had already shifted. He was staring at his phone, fingers flying over the screen.

I frowned, a knot of irritation and curiosity tightening in my chest. “Who are you talking to?”

Rafael’s eyes met mine, a flicker of anxiety darkening his gaze. “Lucas is texting me,” he stammered, the words tumbling out awkwardly. My frown grew deeper.

Something felt off. I could sense it in the way his shoulders tensed, the way his eyes darted back to his phone. And the must important how he acted