The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

“It’s just that what?” Luke asked, giving me a curious look. The both of us were still staring into each other’s eyes, and it wasn’t like was scared, or shy, or something.”

“I was hoping we could spend some time together tomorrow,” I brought out to him.

A flicker of understanding crossed Luke’s features as he smiled at me reassuringly. “Of course, we can. I’ll make sure to clear my schedule.”

Relief washed over me, and I returned his smile gratefully “Th

a sense of contentment settle within me. “I really appreciate it.”

you.” Now I was feeling

He leaned forward, his eyes locking with mine. “Ariel, spending time with you is never a chore. It’s something I always look forward to.”

I felt a flutter in my chest at his words, my heart swelling with affection for this man sitting across from me. “Likewise,” I murmured, reaching out to cup his cheek tenderly. “I cherish every moment we share together.”

“Oh, I know you do.” He pecked me on my cheek.

I couldn’t help but smile as Luke’s lips brushed against my cheek, leaving a warm sensation in their wake. His affectionate gesture never failed to make my heart skip a beat. I gazed into his eyes, filled with adoration, and I felt like the luckiest woman in the world.

Well, maybe.

Just as we were basking in the moment, a waitress approached our table with a friendly. smile. “Is there anything I can get for you two?” she asked, and her voice was polite and

attentive.

I glanced at Luke, knowing exactly what we needed. “We’ll have some seared scallops, please,” I replied, returning the waitress’s smile.

“Anything else?” She queried, transposing her eyeballs to the both of us.

“And some orange juice as well,” Luke answered, his voice was so smooth and easy. And it

was also sexy.

that, she discreetly passed a folded

Luke.

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told us calmly, and then she walked

the note, his

“It seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak with

the room.

intrigue mingled with a hint of apprehension. “Who

“I’m not sure,” he admitted, with his gaze scanning

asked him. My

have to go to and meet the person who wrote

you being for real right now?”

This might be

even know who wrote

note clutched in his hand. “I’ll be right back,” he assured me, planting a quick kiss

was just great. Now he had to leave me all because of someone he had not seen before. And here he was, telling me that I was his top priority. This man can be annoying sometimes. After al, he was

leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying our conversation and his sudden departure, stirring up a mix of emotions.

scallops and two glasses of orange

out, halting her retreat. “Can I

back to face me with a polite smile.

moment before plunging ahead. “The note you gave to my husband, who was it from? A man or

flicker of discomfort crossing her features. “It was from a woman,” she replied cautiously.

curiosity only intensified. “Can you describe her to me? Did you see what

like?”

restaurant. “I’m

you excuse me, I have other tables to

questions than answers. Who was this woman, and why did she want to speak with Luke? My mind raced with

be a romantic evening.

LUKE’S POV

that enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine manner? My

the last

yet purposeful. “Follow me,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper, as