Page 30 of Among the Stars

The door opened, and the lead server said, “Did you need me to run something for this couple out here?”

“It’s a special event,” he replied. “I’ll take care of them.”

“Yes, sir,” she said, then disappeared down the hall.

“What about figuring out what this is going to cost?” Veronica asked as they made their way toward the door. “That’s what we were supposed to be doing.”

She’d underestimated him. “I ran the figures in my head before I sent them to the bar.”

“So you just wanted to get me alone?”

“Yes,” he answered.

“You’re awfully bold, and I find that oddly appealing.”

“Good.”