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She looks over at me, and I flash her a knowing smile. “I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”
Cannon leads me to a sporty black BMW parked at the curb. The interior is black-and-white, and it instantly reminds me of Veil. During the drive toward The Village, I stare out the passenger window, taking in the scenery.
He places his hand on my thigh to still my bouncing knee. “You’re nervous.”
“It’s our first date,” I admit as he pulls up to the valet.
He leans over, pressing his lips to my ear. “I’ve had my tongue in your pussy and my thumb in your ass, and you’re nervous over a dinner date?” He chuckles, and I burst out laughing.
* * *
“What do you think?”Cannon asks.
“That’s the best ravioli I’ve ever had.” I smile, and his eyes drop to my mouth.
We’re seated at a table for two near a large window with a gorgeous view of a string quartet performing in front of the fountain in the center of The Village. It’s all very romantic.
“You’ve got a little sauce…” He brushes the corner of my mouth with his thumb and brings it to his lips. “Mmm.”
“As I live and breathe,” a male voice says before an attractive man steps up to our table with a very familiar blonde.Where do I know her from?
Cannon chuckles and shakes his head. “Lay it on me, Cooper.”
“I don’t know what you mean.” He presses a hand to his chest, batting his lashes innocently.
I laugh as my eyes dart between Cannon and Cooper who seem to be having a silent conversation.
“Stop teasing him, Cooper,” the pretty blonde says, smacking him on the arm before turning her attention to Cannon. “Hi, Cannon.” She extends her hand to me and introduces herself. “Hi, I’m Parker and this is my husband, Cooper.”
Cooper smiles at me like he’s holding a secret.
“Nice to meet you, I’m Makayla.”
“These two are newlyweds,” Cannon tells me.
“Oh, congratulations,” I say with a smile.
Cooper curls an arm around his wife, and says, “And we’re expecting.”
His wife jerks her head to the side. “Cooper,” she warns.
“Sorry.” He presses a kiss to her temple. “We just found out and I’m a little excited,” he tells us.
Aww.I press a hand to my chest as Cannon rises from his seat to congratulate his friends. He pulls Cooper into a man hug, then kisses Parker on the cheek.
We say our goodbyes with a promise to come over for dinner and see their new house.
“They were nice.”
Cannon nods, and hums in agreement as he finishes off his drink. “Cooper is a good friend, and she couldn’t be more perfect for him.”
“I feel like I know her from somewhere.”
“She’s an influencer or something.” He shrugs.
“Wait.” I turn a little in my seat and lower my voice. “She’s Parker Sanders?”
“Yes.”