Bella's steps slowed when her gaze landed on the man stretched out on the couch. Leo was leaning back, his head turned slightly to the side, eyes closed. The sharp lines of his face were softened in sleep, his breathing steady. In the dim light, the faint shadow of stubble along his jaw made him look both tired and devastatingly handsome.
"Hello, little sister-in-law~~"
The teasing drawl pulled her attention away from Leo. Casper was lounging lazily in the seat opposite, his shirt collar slightly askew and a faint lipstick mark on his cheek. His grin was far too knowing.
Bella nodded awkwardly, her fingers curling around the strap of her bag. "Hi."
The heat in her cheeks betrayed her, and she could feel her ears turning red.
Casper chuckled under his breath, clearly enjoying the sight. "You know," he added with a wink, "you might want to wake him before someone else tries to."
