Chapter 622

• I took care with what I wore and even shaved. I knew I looked good because Tala wolf whistled at me when I came down the stairs, and I laughed. Falcon grinned, and nodded his head. They both knew what my game plan for the evening was, and I felt confident that I would succeed.
• I was also aware that this thing could backfire, and I’d have to play it carefully. I didn’t want to push Adelie away, and I also didn’t want to lose her. I wanted her to come to me willingly, and I’d give up everything for her.
• I arrived at the restaurant a little after 7 p.m., and I parked the Jeep. I walked across the street and saw Paul and two women as they walked towards the restaurant. I could see the relief in Paul’s eyes that I’d actually shown up.