Page 71 of Wilde Abandon

Melody ordered the Moscato.He got a hazy IPA.

“Is that your favorite wine?”he asked.

“Layla got me hooked on it.It’s sweet and light.But maybe I should have ordered something stronger.Like a shot.”

He lifted a brow.“Why?”

“Because we’re not alone.”

“Oh my God.I can’t believe we ended up at the same place.”Amy stood by their table and looked around the restaurant.

Melody gaped at her.

Fox tried to hold in his what-the-fuck expletive.

“I’ve been dying to try this place.The food smells amazing.”She turned back to him and frowned.“Unfortunately the place is packed.”

Which was why he’d made a reservation earlier today when he asked Melody if she’d be up for going out.“I’m sure a seat at the bar will open up soon.”He hoped she took the hint.

“There’s a bunch of people waiting in line.But I saw you through the window and knew you wouldn’t mind if I joined you.”

Fuck me!

She looked at Melody.“We can chat about the course you’re going to teach.I’d love to know more about your shop and what you do.”

Melody stared at him, her face completely devoid of any emotion, and his heart sank.He should shut this down immediately, but he wasn’t sure how without creating a scene.Who knew what Amy would say or do if he told her to leave.

Shari arrived with their drinks.“Moscato for the lady.Hazy for you.”She focused on Amy.“Will you be joining them?”

Amy held Fox’s gaze.

Fox opened his mouth to object, but Amy fell into the chair beside him.

“I knew you wouldn’t mind.”

Shari looked expectantly at their uninvited guest.“What can I get you?”

What the fuck!Now he’d look like a total dick if he asked her to leave.

Amy snagged his beer.“Mind if I try this?”

“Hey!”

She took a sip, ignoring his outburst, and scrunched her lips.“Too bitter.”

He sank into his seat, feeling run over.

Melody picked up her wine and took a big gulp.

Amy set his glass back in front of him.“I think I’ll stick to my favorite.Cabernet.”

Shari nodded.“I’ll be back to take your orders.”

Amy snagged his menu, leaned in like she was sharing it with him, and stared at it.“What are you having, Fox?I’ve heard the prime rib is amazing.”

“I’m so glad I got the night off,” Melody said, eyeing him.

Amy looked at Melody for the first time.“Right.Must be hard to have a personal life when you work until all hours of the night.”Amy caught her breath.“What happened to your hand?”

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