Chapter 146. Where It All Began

RENEE

I had no idea where Robert was taking me tonight, and I didn't ask him.

He'd told me it was a surprise, and though I was used to him spoiling me, tonight's felt different.

Was it because this was our first date in months or because we had much to celebrate? I couldn’t say.

And so, when our vehicle stopped in front of a large automated gate that I instantly recognized from the first—and only—time he'd brought me here, I didn't even try to hide my confusion.

"The hangar?!" I asked after we bypassed security, and the car crept forward to the main building.

Robert got out, walking around to open my door. He held his arm out to help me down, but I ignored him and stepped out on my own.

"Are we flying out for this date, Robert?" I asked again as we approached the building, its massive entrance doors sliding open.

"Yes, we are, baby," he replied immediately, wrapping an arm around me from behind and guiding me through the d