✴ Damien ✴
The drive to the Mayor’s office felt shorter than usual, but maybe that was because my mind was elsewhere. Scarlett’s kiss lingered in my thoughts like a melody I couldn’t stop humming. Every time I replayed it – the feel of her lips and the way she had looked at me – a warmth spread through my chest that was almost distracting. Almost. I shook my head as I pulled into the parking lot. There wasn’t time to dwell on it, not today. The Christmas tree lighting event was tomorrow, and I had promised Josh I would help. Whatever Scarlett and I were becoming, if anything, it would have to wait. I climbed out of the car and hurried toward the entrance. It was cold and miserable and the snow was falling. As soon as I was inside, I was greeted by the faint scent of pine, the soft hum of
