Page 95 of Until You

Chapter Twenty-Six

Late Thursday afternoon, Lanie rushed home to get ready for the photo shoot. Tonight’s shoot was across from the Royals’ stadium, and Britt and the photographer wanted the photos taken at night with the lights of the stadium behind them. But it meant they were meeting at eight.

Tyler had texted that he’d bring dinner to her apartment and they could change there and head to the stadium.

He showed up at six with his tux in a dry-cleaning bag and a takeout bag from Kona Grill.

When she opened the door, he greeted her with a huge grin and a kiss. “I wasn’t sure what you’d want so I got sushi and salmon.”

She wrapped an arm around his neck and pulled him closer. “Good choice. I love them both.”

He grinned against her mouth. “Had I known sushi turned you on so much, I would have brought some to Britt’s shower.”

Laughter bubbled out of her, and she gave him one last kiss before taking the bag from him. “You actually might have had a shot that night if you’d shown me a California roll.”

He laughed. “I’m going to hang this in your closet.”

“You got it cleaned,” she said. “But it reminds me that Britt’s going to kill me when I show up without my shoes. The bridal shop didn’t get the replacement pair in yet.”

“I’ll use my charm to distract her,” he called over his shoulder as he walked down the hall.

“And the fact that it will be dark,” she called after him.

He came back and grabbed two plates out of her cabinet. “I’ll admit that could help.”

“We’re talking about Britt. She’ll figure it out the minute I get out of the car.”

“No more talk about Britt. I want to hear about your day.”

She sobered. Lying about her job was starting to eat at her, but she wasn’t sure how to get around it. The only thing she knew to do was to focus on the future. “It was fine.”

He looked up from cutting the salmon in half. “Did your headhunter come up with something here in Kansas City? Or anything at all, for that matter?”

“No, but there’s something I didn’t tell you about the VP job, and given what’s going on with us, I feel like there needs to be full disclosure.” Especially since she had to be so secretive about her current job situation. She waited until he glanced up at her. “I can set my office anywhere. I could set it here.”

“But it hinges on finishing your big project?”

“Yeah.”

“So if I understand correctly, there are two very different outcomes that depend on you completing your project. The first is you get a bonus if you leave, but if you stay, you’ll get a promotion.”

She grinned. “Who knew you were more than just a pretty face?”

He laughed as she divided the sushi onto plates. “I’m going to take that as a compliment.”

“Brains and beauty. You’re the whole package,” she teased, but she realized it was true. Dammit. She’d finally found a guy she could see herself falling for, and not only was he a short-term-relationship kind of guy, but there was a chance she’d be moving away from him. But she wasn’t gone yet, and she planned to enjoy every minute that she had. “So how was your day?”

Tyler set the takeout container on the counter. “I made progress on a tough case today.”

She licked a piece of rice off her finger. “That’s great.”

“I’m close to making partner, and this case might be the deciding factor.”

“No wonder you sound excited.”

He smiled. “But the best part of today is seeing you.”

She laughed, shaking her head as she handed him a pair of chopsticks.

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