The stranger's eyes drew Alexa in. She felt a spark of attraction, but she was wary of getting too close. She had a rule: no seconds. Alexa walked up to the bar, her heels clicking on the floor. The stranger turned to her, his eyes locking onto hers. "You with someone?" he asked, his voice low and smooth. Alexa smiled, feeling a flutter in her chest. "Not that I can think of," she replied.
The stranger smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Good," he said. "I'm Luca." Alexa's heart skipped a beat as Luca's eyes seemed to bore into her soul. She felt a shiver run down her spine, but she didn't back down. "I'm Lexi," she replied, her voice steady. Luca's eyes flashed with amusement, and he leaned in close. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Lexi," he whispered, his breath sending shivers down her spine.