A blur of movement later, another set of arms wrapped around her, nearly knocking her back.
Christopher’s muscles tensed instantly, his reflexes kicking in, but before he could react, Vivian let out a laugh, hugging the woman back.
“Jesus, Tessa, calm down!”
Tessa pulled back, glaring playfully. “Calm down? I haven’t seen you in months! And.” Her eyes flickered to Christopher, and suddenly, the room wasn’t as loud anymore.
Tessa’s lips parted slightly, her gaze dragging over him, slow, calculating. “Oh. My. God.”
Vivian exhaled, muttering, “Here we go.”
Tessa ignored her completely, stepping closer to Christopher, her expression unreadable.
Then.
She reached out and poked his chest.
Christopher raised a brow, amused.
Tessa let out a slow breath, tilting her head. “You’re real.”
