Page 101 of Chasing Sarah

“Paige wants to go out. You down to go?” Declan says.

“So does Em,” Liam replies.

“I guess the women decided we’re going out.” I laugh, pocketing my phone.

“Let’s wrap this up.”

After our meeting, we separate to get ready for dinner with the plan to meet at the restaurant.

I fill Sarah in on as much as I can. Naturally, she made me swear to take her with us once we know where we’re headed.

The ensuite door opens. Sarah steps out wearing a black wraparound dress. My cock instantly hardens in appreciation.

“Nu uh.” She shakes her head, stepping toward the walk-in closet. “Not until I’ve had some food in my system. I’m starving.”

A laugh bursts out of me. The fact this woman loves to eat is refreshing. She is not afraid to enjoy her meals around me, unlike many women I’ve been with. She doesn’t care if she takes a big ass bite of food, ending up with sauce or crumbs on her lips and cheeks.

“Let’s go get you fed. Then tonight, it’s my turn to eat.” I shoot her a wink. Redness rises up her neck, making her cheeks and ears flush.

Once ready, we head out and meet everyone at the restaurant.

The atmosphere of the small Chinese restaurant is ridiculously calming. In the corner is a beautiful waterfall. The faint sound of the water cascading down the wall of stone brings a smile to my face. The walls are decorated with a combination of traditional Chinese décor and family photos. Even the tables specifically for larger parties are still intimate.

I absolutely love everything about this place.

“Like it?” Rhys whispers in my ear. A shiver travels down my spine from the sensation of his breath of my skin.

He’s talked about this place over the months we’ve gotten toknow each other but had mentioned it was vandalized. This is my first time here and I’m very happy to be experiencing another part of Rhys’ life.

“I love it,” I reply, turning to face him.

A wide, proud smile spreads across his face. “Good because you’re going to meet the owners tonight. They’re very important to me and so are you. It’s about time you meet.”

My jaw slackens at his statement, and he chuckles, kissing my forehead.

He places a hand on the small of my back and leads me toward where our friends are already seated.

Paige and Emily stand and pull me into a hug.

Since being rescued, we hug each other like our lives depend on it and say I love you as if it’ll be the last time.

Rhys sits next to Declan, and I take the seat on the left, next to Paige.

When the waitress comes over, I’m immediately tracking her every move. The way she interacts with everyone is a major contrast to how she interacts with Rhys.

Possessiveness swarms inside my body like a level 5 tornado.

“Here you are.”

I tense at the flirty tone in her voice when she sets Rhys’ food down in front of him.

Thanking her, Rhys gives her a tight, polite smile. Clearly not trying to encourage the flirtation. But the bitch is either stupid or deliberately choosing to ignore it.

A growl rumbles from deep in my chest and out my mouth when she ‘accidentally’ brushes up against his arm when she pulls away.

She eyes me warily for a split second before plastering a fake smile and setting my food in front of me.

“Enjoy,” she purrs touching Rhys,AGAIN.

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