Page 20 of One Weekend in Seattle

“Evening, ma’am, sir,” the host said.

Gabby jumped like someone had burned her. Where was her decorum? Out the window apparently. Sawyer was making her dreams come true.

“Reservation under York.”

“Of course. This way.” The waiter guided them into the restaurant.

Gabby looked down and gasped.

“Gabby?”

“The floor is glass.” It was hard to breathe.

“Yes.”

“Is it safe?” she whispered.

“Very.” He drew her to his side. “I would never do anything that put you at risk.”

Her heart slowed, but her knees wobbled as they made their way to their table. Of course it was a glass table. She settled on the round chair. They had a fantastic view.

“Your waiter will be here with your first course shortly.”

“Are you afraid of heights?”

“Not really.” She smiled at him. “As long as I look straight out, I’m fine. The floor threw me.”

“They remodeled several years ago and added the glass floor, but I can assure you it’s safe.”

“When did you get your engineering degree?”

“I minored in engineering, but I know the group that built this.”

Ha! He’d called her bluff. Gabby relaxed in the chair. “That does make me feel a little better.”

“Concentrate on the view straight out, or better yet…” He shifted his seat so he was seated next to her rather than across from her. “Concentrate on me.”

He slid his arm over the back of her chair, and her nerves came to life. How could she concentrate on anything with him sitting so close to her?

Gabby cleared her throat. “The host said the first course.”

“Yes.” He rubbed her upper arm. “It’s pretty much a pre-fixed menu. I ordered what I though you would enjoy.”

“You haven’t been wrong so far.” It was uncanny how this man found things that made her happy and excited. It was like he could read into her deepest wishes, but that wasn’t possible.

“Good evening.” Their waiter set water goblets on the table. “I’m Tony, and I’ll be your server tonight. In a few moments, I’ll bring out your first course of Yukon gold potato chips with shaved black truffle and vegan parmesan, along with a charcuterie board with smoked salmon, salami, various cheeses, crackers, sliced baguette, honey, and apple slices.”

“That’s the first course?” Gabby blinked.

“Yes, ma’am. I’ll also bring a Riesling from one of the top wineries in Washington.” Tony walked away.

“I’m going to gain five pounds after today,” she commented.

Sawyer sat back, his gaze scanning her body.

Her heart fluttered as heat filled her from head to toe and everything in between.

“I doubt it.” He continued as he leaned closer. “We did a lot of walking today, plus you’re totally sexy.”

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