He glanced at the menu and then back at me without taking it.

"You're telling me with everything on this menu, you're going to get a cobb salad and wine?" He asked, his brows raised.

My cheeks flushed, but I wasn't going to back down.

"Yes," I said, though even I didn't sound very convincing to myself.

He put his menu down and turned to face me, his scrutiny burning into the side of my face as I fought to keep my eyes from finding his.

"Judy, look at me," he ordered, his tone calm and almost sultry. My cheeks flushed even more; why was I suddenly so nervous around him?

I glanced up at him awkwardly, my eyes finding his.

He reached out, and tucked a strand of hair behind my hair, his touch surprisingly gentle and it left me almost breathless. His fingers lingered on my cheek for a moment, and I had to fight the urge to lean into him.

"When you come here with your friends, what do you usually order," he asked, his tone low and his eyes never leaving mine.

I let out a breath, surprised by his question.

"How did you know I came here with my friends?" I asked in a breathless whisper.

smirked, his eyes crinkling

where to take you," he replied. "Now answer

and

here a real show," he said darkly, his tone husky,

my face heating with embarrassment. I released my lip with a sudden

he said again, his tone even lower

cheese and an alcoholic root beer float," my voice was rushed and soft as I averted

without saying a word, just

Marcus, your waiter for the evening. It's an honor to be at your service and please, if you need anything at all,

belongs to swnovel

and leaving no hint of what he was thinking

to

something to

I think we are ready to order," Gavin

with surprise and then he smiled with

his tablet ready. “I should have known you'd know exactly what you wanted for wine. I'm assuming the most expensive

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