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“He’s taking you to La Nostra Tavola,” she said, almost like a question

“Damn, home boy is out to impress It’s one of the fanciest restaurants in the city,” I laughed, heading for my closet Suddenly, I was nervous I didn’t expect this to be anything but a distraction, but at the sa someone new

The worst part was that I didn’t even fucking want to go on a date Hell, the last real date I’d had ith Killian to soer place I’d much rather a hookup I wasn’t sure I didn’t want the Adrostos, but Dani was right If I was questioning ure it out Gah, can I back out now?

“Wear this red dress I’ll do your hair andit out of the closet and throwing it atmy bathroom for supplies Not one for ot undressed, tossingon a lacy red bra and thong They were the only ones that wouldn't leave horrible underwear lines

“Sexy, sexy!” Dani catcalled as she ca the zipper the last few inches forme in a chair she’d slid over A toas thrown around my shoulders before she became a ind of makeup brushes, commands, and curls

When she finally finished and took the toay, I turned to the nized ed to cover the bruising on my face

“Now, give et whatever else you need You’rea brow as I slipped on a pair of black stilettos then tucked h to fit it comfortably

“When do I have to be there?” I asked, tossingmy essentials to the new clutch

“You should leave now,” she said, tossingway too long to just be adding a number, and the small quirk of her lips was undeniably suspicious

“What did you do?” I asked, glancing at the screen, but the only change I noticed was a new contact for Lance, including a picture At least he’s a cutie He had a bright smile, his hair cut short and styled neatly He was dressed a bit preppy for ht?

“Added his nu her eyebrows like I’d lost my mind “Now, shoo”

“Fine, but if this is a huge fail, you owe h as I checked the status of the uber Dani had ordered, but the night was quiet, not even the usual group of guys loitering out front while I waited When the silver Charger pulled up, I checked the plates and climbed inside

“Fancy date?” the driver asked I nodded and looked out the , not in the mood toelse, easing back onto the road and heading for the restaurant

Kyrell

“I’ stupid,” Keir yelled, sla in protest He had been itching to go get Sana, and I was nearly there myself