Chapter 116

Aria

Lucas doesn’t even acknowledge the man…just walks straight ahead, leading me to a table.

He pulls out a chair for me. “Sit, baby.”

My heart flutters. He’s being such a fucking gentleman, and it’s wrecking me. “Thank you, baby.” I sit, and he takes his seat across from me, picking up the menu.

“What do you want to eat?” His voice is gentle, but there’s still that natural dominance to it…like he’d order for me in a heartbeat if I hesitated too long.

I glance through the menu, tapping my lip. “How about chicken salad, spicy rice, and some red wine?”

Lucas nods. “Sounds good.”

Just then, the man from earlier returns, and Lucas gives him our order before he disappears again.

I lean forward, resting my arms on the table. “So… do you know that man? He called you by name.”

Lucas smirks, looking amused. “You’re so nosy, baby.”

I narrow my eyes. “And you’re dodging the question.”

He chuckles, then sighs. “Fine. This