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“What’s wrong?” I searched the dark swirls in his eyes for answers

“Nothing, love”

I slid into the seat, careful to keep littery heels onto the floorboard Ayla had been specific about every ht

The chauffer held the door as Da the air in the backseat I could feel the heat of his irritation Only, I had no idea what caused it

“What’s the surprise?” I asked

He gazed out of the“Dinner” His voice was flat

“Oh” I watched the tiny shops of the village drift by I had never been to Sangreaux I wanted to stroll through the streets with Damon Peek in the toy store Buy chocolate from the candy shop Stop by the local bar and sample martinis topped with their famous olives But Dae wasn’t part of tonight’s surprise

The car finally stopped I peered around the corner and saw a marina At the end of a line of boats was an enormous white yacht

Damon stepped from the car and waited for me outside

Were we sailing on that? I could count three tiers There was possibly another one beneath the water’s surface

Da our elbows

“This is your surprise” He nodded at the yacht

“It’s a Is this yours?”

He nodded as I noticed the royal crest of Sauvage

I took one of the crewthe plank It was only wide enough for one person to pass at a time Damon was directly behind me