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“I take it you enjoy art,” Elijah prompted

“I do I went to o to many because I just don’t make the time, but I have attended a few over the years They’re a fantastic distraction,” she told him

“I’ve attended a few et you to accohtheartedly

“None whatsoever In fact,” Elijah said, turning to face her more directly, “it’s my pleasure One I hadn’t quite expected”

The way that he was looking at herher face slowly before they landed on her mouth and Sam couldn’t hide her reaction from him

After what had happened between the three of theo, Sam had honestly been anxious to spend more time with Elijah and it didn’t even have to be horizontal time either In fact, she’d hoped for a little personal time Time for them to talk Like now

She hadn’t anticipated a one on one encounter, but she certainly wasn’t disappointed After all, she had given Logan a hard tio out on a date with Elijah but she hadn’t Logan had punished her thoroughly for accusing hian’s sensual brand of punishht up her alley

It was a tad aard because she did wish Logan was there, but she had set out to enjoy tonight

She considered it an experience

One she hoped wouldn’t end abruptly, or with anyone getting hurt

They fell into step once again and as Sam took in an intricate sculpture on display, she opted to prompt Elijah to open up a little What better opportunity than tonight when they wouldn’t be interrupted by anyone

“Tellhe wouldn’t pull away from her

He didn’t

“Beth is the love of my life”