A fine shiver goes through her before I let her free.
She looks out of the window again.
“Here... This is the place.”
I pull up in front of the restaurant, and a valet rushes to attend to us. I climb out and give him the key before swiftly striding to her side, opening the door, and helping her out.
Our bodies touch for a moment while she struggles to maintain her balance.
I curl my arm around her waist and press her into me. Her hands slide to my chest, her eyes flicking up to me.
Fluid electricity barrels through me.
I drink her in, instantly getting hot for her.
It’s the warmth of her body and her scent.
It’s the shiver rushing through her frame and the gleaming in her eyes.
It’s everything.
And above all, it’s the idea that after all this time, she’s back in my arms. More beautiful than ever. Softer, brimming with emotions.
She blinks a couple of times, small gasps escaping her lips.
“I’m good,” she says, tearing away from me, her fingers still laced with mine.
A playful smile tugs at her lips as she leads me inside.
13
JADEN
Abel and Harperwait for us, seated.
It’s a nice place with a dark interior, opulent lights, white linens, and floral arrangements on the tables.
Harper spots us first.
She waves at us, her eyes sparkling as she gets a glimpse of me. Not because of me. But because I’m accompanying Senna.
She shifts her eyes to Abel, whose back is turned to us. It takes me less than five seconds to realize she’s fallen hard for the man sitting across from her.
Nonetheless, this is going to be a hell of an encounter.
Senna and I walk to the table.
They both rise. Harper hugs Senna, who wishes her Happy Birthday, and then she waves at me.
I nod and give her a soft kiss on her cheek, wishing her all the best.
Senna hands her a birthday present.
I turn to Abel, who witnesses everything in silence.
He stretches his hand out to connect with mine, our eyes locking in an instant. The brief, mutual surveillance leaves us both satisfied.
He’s a handsome man. Laid back, confident, oozing sexual prowess. I realize how lucky I am that Senna didn't fall for him.