Page 129 of King of Sin
Juliet followed his gaze and tilted her head.
"Really?"
A faint smile touched the corner of his lips.
"It's my favorite."
The answer immediately seemed to make up her mind.
Without another second of consideration, she waved the bartender over.
"I'll have that one, please."
Cassian watched her with a look that was almost amused.
"You're ordering it just because I picked it?"
Juliet looked at him as though the answer was obvious.
"Yes."
The bartender quickly prepared the cocktail and slid the glass across the counter toward her.
Juliet wrapped her fingers around the stem and lifted it carefully before taking a cautious sip.
The moment the flavor touched her tongue, her eyes brightened.
"Oh."
A pleased smile spread across her face.
"This is really good."
She immediately took another sip, her expression growing even more delighted.
"I think this might be my new favorite."
Cassian's gaze lingered on her face.
For a moment, he didn't answer.
Instead, he found himself watching her reaction far more closely than the drink itself. The excitement shining in her eyes, the pleased smile tugging at her lips, and the obvious satisfaction on her face made it difficult to focus on anything else.
His self-control had already been stretched thin all evening.
Juliet certainly wasn't helping.
One dark eyebrow lifted slightly.
"Is it?"
His voice was lower than before.
Stepping a little closer, he rested one hand against the edge of the bar while studying her expression.
"What do you taste the most?"
Juliet looked down at the drink thoughtfully before taking another sip. Her brows furrowed slightly in concentration as she considered the different flavors.
