Page 22 of Mr. Flirt

The moment I pulled into the parking lot, I let out a deep breath. I’d made it unscathed and could let him know this was going to be a one-and-done date.

But the moment I saw Shep stepping out of his Porsche, my heart fluttered, and my cheeks flushed.

He’d changed into a dark navy suit, and the way the pants fit around his waist and thighs left nothing to my imagination.

He gave a quick wave and smile as he walked over to the parking stall I pulled into.

My doors unlocked, and he opened the driver’s side and helped me out.

“What a gentleman,” I said.

He laughed and shook his head, still holding onto my hand. “You sound surprised.”

I grinned. “Maybe a little.”

When we stepped onto the sidewalk, he stopped walking and took a step back. “You’re absolutely stunning, Lucy. Breathtaking.”

Heat ran through me again, and I had to take a slow, deep breath without looking at him to regain control.

I glanced toward the flickering patio lights from the restaurant and knew I was in trouble.

“You’re not so bad yourself. The suit looks nice.”

Shep nodded. “I’ll take that. It’s better than getting downgraded to coffee.”

I laughed as we walked into the restaurant. “But look where it landed you tonight. Dinner out.”

He wiggled his brows, and his blue eyes sparkled. “Big time.”

I studied him as he walked over to the hostess and gave her his last name for the reservations.

But as we took a step forward, she grinned and nodded.

“Right this way, Shep.”

Chapter Nine

A Little Nookie

Shep

Lucy scowled as the hostess handed her the menu.

“Thank you,” she muttered, and I tried not to laugh.

The woman was freaking gorgeous even when she was mad.

Mad about what, I hadn’t the foggiest.

I looked out the window to see the sunset bouncing off Lake Union in various shades of pink and purple.

“Amazing night,” I said softly, glancing at her staring at the menu.

“Sure is.” She didn’t look up.

I leaned over the table and started to whisper. “Is there something I need to know? Did you see an ex or…”

Her gaze snapped to mine. “I don’t have any exes.”

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