Chapter 11

Arec shook his head and said, “How about we get that to-go box? I’ll even order a dessert to go.”

Without taking her eyes off the window, Eve nodded.

Arec signaled the server and asked for the take-out boxes. He also placed an order for two chocolate lava cakes to go. Eve continued to stare out the window as he spoke.

After the server left, Arec turned back to Eve with a worried look.

“Once the server returns with the food, we’ll head out, okay?” he asked.

Eve nodded and said, “I can’t wait to get outside. I need to get some fresh air.”

“The server should be by in a moment, then we’ll head outside,” he told her.

She nodded, still staring out the window.

Once the server came with their food and the check, Arec paid and stood, holding out his hand to help her stand.

She looked away from the window long enough to reach for his hand, then turned back to the window.

Gasping as she touched his hand, her eyes grew wide as she looked back at Arec, yanking her hand out of his.