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"I assu to eat and I’ll explain everything" He turns toPace’s bicep while he grins adoringly down at her "Pace, Becca, how about a quick bite to eat before you start your sightseeing?"

"I’ her purse

I want to sulk and sto myself food seems like a childish way to punish hi on top of the dresser

"No e’re sitting inside the rooes "Come on, it’s just lunch"

I shoot her a scowl Traitor Iher so–that was a one-ti with s, ed over before we left the airport, and follow the group to the elevator This should be interesting

Chapter Two

Sophie

The sidewalk café is beautiful and understated Black wrought iron tables and chairs with fluffy wine-colored cushions, and ivy growing along a little trellis that separates the street from the sidewalk café complete the space It’s sunny and clear with blue skies overhead, but not too warests a white wine from a local vineyard and when it arrives, I’ve never tasted anything quite so light, crisp and refreshing His i that’s easy to love about hio there Won’t My body has already betrayedto life when he’s near, like when he helped ainstAnd when he slid out the chair across fro presence caused a little flutter in my chest I need to keep myself in check

His eyes roa from the tank top–and s are picking up the slack when it co conversation, because Colton and I remain completely silent Small talk doesn’t seeardless They chatter aithout a care in the world while Colton and I exchange serious looks

"So how long are you guys here?" Becca asks

"Depends," Pace says

"On?" I challenge As far as I’ up here in some masculine display to claim his property He can piss off now, thank you very much

Colton’s sad eyes slide over to mine "I want a chance," he says, his voice dark