Business Before Pleasure

Declan

I guided Avery through the elegant restaurant, my hand resting on the small of her back. The lunch crowd buzzed with quiet conversation and clinking silverware. Our private booth awaited in a secluded corner - perfect for the meeting ahead with Silas.

Avery slid into the curved booth first, and I settled beside her rather than across. The leather upholstery creaked as I shifted closer, our