Chapter 10

“What did you tell him?” Lance asked, trying to calm down. He took a sip of his water, but made a face and set it back on the table. “After he told you to ‘play nice.’”

“I told him that I would slap any man who deserves it, including him,” I replied, taking a sip of my water, as well.

“Good girl,” he said as a smile spread across his face.

I lifted an eyebrow, questioning.

He shrugged. “I deserved it,” he replied, holding my hand a bit tighter, forcing me to look into his eyes. His hands were cold, but I pretended not to notice. “You should feel free to slap any man who deserves it … including me.”

I smiled, suddenly feeling awkward when the waiter approached to take our order. “Good evening,” he said, and then proceeded to tell us the dinner specials and his recommendations.

Lance nodded to me.

“I’ll have the Shrimp Alfr