“God, yes.” I glance up at the clock on the wall. It’s already past one. “Let me see if Reyna wants to join us.”
I spot Reyna coiling up one of the extra silks near the back of the studio. “We’re taking a lunch break. Would you like to come?”
Her face lights up. “I’d love to! Just let me grab my purse.”
“How about we eat somewhere different today? There’s this new place down the street, Juniper Jacks,” Noia suggests as Reyna jogs over to join us. “I heard their salads are amazing.”
“Perfect. I’ll text Lizzy and Claire to meet us there,” I say, pulling out my phone.
I’ve been meaning to catch up with the girls anyway. With the fair coming up, I want to verify everyone’s plans.
Ten minutes later, we’re seated at a corner table at the trendy new farm-to-table café sipping iced teas when Lizzy and Claire walk in.
As they slide into the booth, I do a quick introduction. “Everyone, this is Reyna. She’s going to be teaching aerial silk classes at Summit a couple times a week.” I glance at Reyna. “Claire and Lizzy work at Skin & Ink Tattoo, just across the street from Summit.”
“Oh, wow. That’s cool. Nice to meet you.”
Curiosity piqued, Claire tilts her head. “Aerial silks, huh? Isn’t that where you hang from curtains attached to a ceiling and do all those crazy spins and shit?”
“Close enough, but yeah,” Reyna giggles, nodding enthusiastically. “It’s so much fun! Feels like you’re dancing in the air.”
“I’ve seen videos online. Looks terrifying.” Claire shivers. “But beautiful.”
“That’s one of the reasons it’s so fun,” Reyna replies with a grin. “Add in a little danger and fear? All part of the thrill.”
As they chat, I keep one eye out the window, scanning for any sign of the black SUV. My nerves are still on edge, and I can’t seem to shake the feeling I’m being watched.
“Sash?” Noia nudges me.
“Sorry,” I mumble, picking up the menu. “Just… tired.”
“Stress getting to you?” Lizzy asks sympathetically.
“Something like that.”
Thankfully, the waitress shows up to take our orders and wesettle in, talking about our plans for the fair until our food arrives.
“So,” Lizzy leans forward, eyes sparkling with excitement, “guess who’s coming back to town for the fair?”
“Who?” Noia asks, munching on a sweet potato fry.
“Logan.” Lizzy grins. “He’s doing a special training program with the Seattle Fire Department for SAR, but he’s got the weekend off, so he’s gonna help us out.”
“When does he get back?” I ask, stealing a fry from Noia’s plate.
“Next Friday,” she says. “He’s helping Jax with the batting cages, but I’m going to try to convince him to do the dunk tank with Ryder and Jax, too.”
“Talk about a triple threat,” Claire laughs.
“What do you mean by triple threat?” Reyna asks.
“Girl. Ryder and Jax are two of the hottest men in town, and adding Logan into the mix? Let’s just say his firefighter skills will come in handy with the smoke show those guys’ll be putting on.”
“Ewww!” Lizzy grimaces. “Can we not talk about my brother like that?”
“Um… Have youmetyour brother?” I chime in. “I sure as hell did, and that man is H.O.T., hot.”
Lizzy throws a cucumber slice at my head. “How about you keep your eyes on Jax and off of my brother?”
