“Why are you snooping in my room?" His voice was frostier than a winter morning.

Trying to play it cool, Sadie glided her fingers suggestively down her neck. But Holden didn't bite. Instead, he took a step back, making sure to keep his distance.

"If you don't have any legit reason to be here, you should leave," he said, his voice dripping with detachment.

Feeling cornered, Sadie played her trump card. She jangled the bracelet on her wrist, letting it shimmer in the dim light.

“I stumbled upon this while cleaning today. You remember gifting it to me for my birthday five years back, right?"