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I nodded, ree of the bed and just look atand heels I’d h heels, on the off chance that things worked out between us

I had my doubts Brandon seemed so certain that Beckett really liked ot back froht

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aid that Beckett hadn’t been with any one woman more than once in the past three years – not since Sue died Beckett ith lorious days in Topsail Beach He stayed an extra week to be with me

That had to …

Finally, I was ready After a last loss, we collected our bags and left for the train The sun had set and the lights were bright as alked to take the train to Hell’s Kitchen Froo to The Irish Club where Brandon and Beckett were having dinner and would stay for drinks Brandon told Leah that Beckett’s uncle owned the restaurant and nightclub, fa the Irish crowd I was nervous, and not entirely certain the night wouldn’t end in disaster, but Brandon had been adaot the letters Reasons to do with his work in Afghanistan

The only thing I could think was that they were black ops reasons Dan had been involved in classified actions I knew not to ask about them

Maybe it was the same with Beckett

I had no idea what to expect as we finally arrived at our stop and walked the re couple of blocks to the restaurant, which was really nice, the front of the old red brick Even at nine, the street was busy and people strolled hand in hand along the walk, enjoying the war outside the restaurant adding a nice atmosphere

“I’m nervous,” I said as we stood at the entry

“Carpe dierabbed my arm “Your very words”

“Fah that I didn’t feel

“Come in,” she said and pulled me towards the door “Give the man a chance He really likes you, Mira Trust me”

I allowed Leah to pull reeted us and we said ere htclub She pointed the way to the bar and ent through a doorway Once inside, I spotted Brandon and Beckett immediately At thatI al Beckett but it was too late Beckett looked so handsorey tie My heart did a flip, and ht as I saw hi at him He seemed distracted and didn’t see us at the door

“Co it to encourage me “Carpe diem”