Sounds like a great start,I added.
In the end, we agreed the two of them would go tonight, and then we’d go from there. I was being a good sport in the name of our future, and after we ended the conversation, Falkan called me to say as much.
“Have a good time,” I told him. “And make sure our mate gets plenty to eat. That’s from my bear.”
“My dragon agrees.”
Chapter Nine
Falkan
I was honored that Kyle allowed me to take him out on a date, one on one. I would have preferred Griffith come with us, but Kyle was an omega who needed ahandle with carelabel plastered over his heart. Whatever he asked for, we were willing to give him. The compromise was all on us. Griffith would have his own date tomorrow at lunch.
The limo I’d rented pulled up to the hotel lobby where Kyle said he’d be waiting.
I’d decided to do this date all out, dragon style. I’d made reservations at a posh place in La Jolla. I had the only suit I’d brought, cleaned and pressed. I told Kyle to wear “something nice.”
“Do I need a tie?” he’d asked.
“Only if you want.” The restaurant was nice but not that picky.
I saw no one hanging about the hotel pick-up station, so I got out of the car. As I did, Kyle came walking out the automatic front glass doors. He tilted his head, much like his wolf had when we’d first met, and said, “Falkan, is that really you?”
“In the flesh.”
“You rented a limo?” His mouth dropped open.
I held my hands out. “I wanted our first official date to be special.”
He stepped toward me, eyeing the limo then looking me up and down. “You dress up nice.”
“Thanks. So do you.”
He wore casual pants, a black blazer, and a white button-down shirt. His long auburn hair was tied back in a neat tail. He looked breathtakingly handsome.
The driver had already gotten out and held the door wide open for both of us to get in the back. I waved Kyle in and got in behind him.
Once inside, I poured us each a glass of bubbly, and we took off.
“It’s all so formal.”
I chuckled. “You’re dating a dragon right now. We tend to go all out. And it’s not super formal. You can just relax and enjoy yourself.”
“Sure. Fine.”
Alarmed, I leaned forward. “You’re not uncomfortable, are you?”
“It’s expensive, though. All this.” He stared at his champagne.
“Not for me. Dragons have hoards. I’m fine. Don’t worry about that.” I grinned. “I like having fun with my money. It’s no fun all alone with it. I love sharing.”
“You’re one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.”
“I’ll take that compliment and gloat a little, if you don’t mind.”
That got him to laugh. His body relaxed. By the time we reached the restaurant, he’d drained his glass.
Once inside, we were escorted by a host in a tuxedo to a private table with a candle flickering in a crystal glass. As he read the menu, Kyle balked.
