Chapter 67: Intruder

Xander got everything ready for our dinner at the restaurant.

The vast space was completely empty; we were the only people present. All the tables had been pushed to the sides of the restaurants and there was a single round table covered in a delicate white table cloth right at the center of the room.

There was a vase with orchids in the middle of it, and the dishes were all where they were supposed to be. I didn’t see the chef, Greg, anywhere, but I knew he had to be somewhere in the back because the place smelled fantastic.

“After you,” Xander said politely, gesturing for me to walk further into the restaurant.

The butterflies in my stomach hadn’t been given a rest since this afternoon. Things were starting to get crazy between us and all I could do was enjoy the ride. What I didn’t want, was to miss out.

I buried my fears and the cautious voice in my head. Nothing was guaranteed, so for now, I would simply live in the moment.

He pulled the chair out for me and I sat down. He