Chapter 296: Opening Night

The whole day passes in a bit of a blur. Trying to focus on work, I spend most of my time checking my phone. I've told Jack about what's happened and he's been pretty cool about it. I guess it's one of the perks of working with one of your best friends. Landon is helping out too. He keeps trying to distract me, tag teaming with me to bully Jack.

When Tallulah walks into The Conquering Nomad hours later, just before the event is due to start, I'm floored. I've always known she's beautiful but tonight she is something else.

She's wearing a purple dress, the sleeves sit off her shoulder, leaving her collar exposed, making me wish that the room wasn't already full of people. I kiss her cheek and tell her she looks beautiful although the word feels inadequate.

"Did you enjoy the spa?" I ask, my hand resting on the small of her back.

"It was lovely." She beams at me.

"Good."