Shadows In Durango

Chapter 58

*****Vincent's POV*****

I stood in front of my mirror, adjusting the collar of my shirt for the third time.

Nervousness wasn't a feeling I was accustomed to, but tonight was different. Tonight, I wanted everything to be perfect to at least make up for the shit I said to her last night at the bar.

Sure, I still stood by that she shouldn't have been out dressed like that, grinding on some random guy, but she made a good point - we weren't together.

But I had to change that, and soon, because one thing was made clear after last nights event - I didn't want anybody else to have her.

Checking my watch, I realised that I still had some time before we had to leave. I grabbed my phone and double-checked the reservations at the restaurant.

The manager had assured me that our table, the best one overlooking the lake, was ready and waiting for my arrival. The staff there knew my parents and me well, and I wanted everything to be flawless.

I took a deep breath after spraying on some fresh cologne, looking back at my reflection one last time. This wasn't just about a date; it was about showing Sofia that there was more to me than she had seen so far. I wanted her to see that I could be different, that I could be someone she could trust - without my temper always getting in the way.

Knowing that Daryl had gone out to check on my little locked up drug addict at the cabin, I knew that tonight was the perfect opportunity to win Sofia over.

Daryl was always the perfect sweetheart to girls, but I could tell that Sofia enjoyed the wild side all the same whether she would admit that aloud or not...

Making a move towards Sofia's room, knocking on the door and listening to them both hush and giggle, I roll my eyes and wait.

When she finally stepped out, my breath caught in my throat as I stilled for a second to drink her in fully. She looked stunning in a red dress that clung to her in all the right places.

"Fuck," I muttered under my breath as she stepped out with a shy smile. "You look perfect." I compliment instantly which causes her to blush.

my own unease since I hadn't ever gone to this effort for anyone before.

Sofia asks me the second I climb in beside

smirked, shaking my head. "It's a surprise. But I promise

me, her eyes filled with a mixture

small talk to help ease the tension. We talked about mundane things - Emma and Reid's budding relationship, a movie she had mentioned wanting to watch, anything to keep the conversation flowing. But beneath it all, I was hyper-aware of her presence, of the way

could pull over and take her on the side of the road

surprise. The place was beautiful, a serene spot by the lake with lights twinkling on the water's surface as I

car and walked around to open her door, offering her my hand as she stepped out and thanked

she said, looking around in

you like it, it's one of my family's favourite restaurants in town." I replied, feeling a sense of pride and relief for choosing this for us. The staff greeted us warmly as we walked in. "Good evening, Mr. Walker," the host said with a knowing smile.

piqued as she glanced between me and the staff who turned

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reflecting against the moonlight and the soft sounds of nature creating a

know that don't you?" I admitted, feeling

are forgiven!" Sofia jokes, easing my tension with her

for in the past - she was more real, more raw. I knew she had a dark past, and perhaps with trust, she would begin to tell me all about it... I was curious to say the least. We both got comfortable, before

watch Sofia's eyes widen, hoping that she could see the effort I was

new beginnings," I said, raising my glass to her as soon as

a moment, then smiled and clinked her glass against mine. "They serve you wine in here? When you are underage?! But yeah, here's to a new beginning." She babbles in disbelief which causes me

trying to decide whether or not she liked the thick taste of the red wine before she seems to shrug to herself and place the glass

like wine too much myself, but for a date it felt like the

I begin, placing my elbows on the table to

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