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

Luke.

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with the order,” she told us calmly, and then she walked

unfolded the note, his brows

scanning the contents of the note. “It seems someone in the restaurant wants to

the room.

of apprehension. “Who could it be?” I wondered aloud,

shook his head, equally puzzled. “I’m not sure,” he admitted, with his gaze scanning the faces of the other diners. “But there’s

asked him. My curiosity was really

to go to and meet the person who wrote

you being for

This might

even know who wrote

to meet this person. I promise, I won’t take long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand. “I’ll be right back,” he assured me, planting a quick kiss on my forehead before making his way

away. This 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 irritating in the past. And I thought coming to this restaurant to spend some time with him might actually make me feel better after everything today, but that wasn’t what I was seeing around

when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying our conversation and his

of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but I couldn’t bring myself

I called out, halting her retreat. “Can I nok

to face me with a polite smile. “Of course, what can

ahead. “The note you gave to

crossing her features. “It was from a woman,”

describe her to me? Did

like?”

glancing around the busy restaurant. “I’m sorry, but

excuse me, I have

mind raced with possibilities, but without more information, I was left to ponder in silence. And

to be a

LUKE’S POV

scanning faces, I couldn’t shake the sense of mystery that enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine manner? My thoughts whirled with

the last

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