Evelyn moaned and closed her eyes as she savored her first bite. The sound immediately went straight to my cock.
I leaned closer to her. “Princess, if you continue to make sounds like that, I will bend you over this table and fuck you with an audience.” The words came out huskier than I intended.
She opened her eyes wide and made the most adorablewhoopsface.
“My bad,” she whispered. “It’s just so good.”
I chuckled in response. “Gepetto, the chef, is the best in the business,” I confirmed.
“I would have to agree,” she replied, stuffing another forkful into her mouth.
“So, other than me wanting to see your beautiful face, there is a reason I wanted to have dinner,” I began.
She gave me a curious look.
“I would like to formally inform you that you will be receiving a promotion and will now be the account manager for the Ricci Enterprises Portfolio.”
Evelyn began to choke on her food, her face getting redder and redder.
Well shit, this wasn’t how I planned dinner to go.
TWENTY-EIGHT
EVELYN
I choked on a piece of chicken. Literally choked on a piece of meat and not the fun kind!
The paramedics were called to the restaurant when Kade was unable to help me with the Heimlich. The amount of embarrassment I felt from the spectacle I created was enough for an entire lifetime.
After I assured the paramedic I was okay and didn’t need to go to the hospital for the fifth time they finally left the scene.
Way to act cool Evelyn when you get offered the opportunity you need to fulfill your mission.
Kade rubbed my back. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
“Yes, can you please just take me home before Gepetto bans me from this heavenly place.”
Kade laughed. “He doesn’t have a say in that, princess. Or he will have to answer to me. Seeing as how I own the place.”
I groaned. “Ugh, of course you do. I still don’t think I can show my face here anytime soon.”
He helped me stand and ushered me outof the restaurant. I stared at the ground, avoiding all the awkward stares I was surely receiving.
As we pulled up to my apartment building, Kade snuggled me to him. I melted into him, loving his amber-sandalwood scent. “I’ll walk you up.”
I went to protest but was stopped when Kade placed a finger on my lips. “I am not letting you out of my sight until I know you are safe in your home.”
My heart squeezed at his protectiveness. As I got out of the vehicle, I quickly noticed I had a notification from Aaron letting me know he was in my apartment, claiming that Alfredo had called him because he missed him.
My heart began to race. I needed to make sure that Kade did not try to go into my apartment. No way did I have the energy to explain why Aaron was there.
When we got to my apartment door, I leaned on it and faced Kade.
“See, I am home safe and sound. No need to worry.”
Kade moved a strand of hair from my face and swept it behind my ear. His eyes never left mine. “When it comes to you, I will always worry about your safety.” He pressed a soft kiss to my lips.
Before it could deepen, I pulled away.
