Chapter 49

“There’s no need to apologize, angel. I knew it was a possibility when I asked you out. We’ll deal with it, all right?”

Brandon nodded, and I saw his tentative smile in my peripheral vision. I also did not miss the way he relaxed into the seat, some of the tension leaving his body. He trusted me. For a man like me, that was the ultimate compliment.

I knew Seattle far better than whomever was tailing us in the sedan. A few last-minute turns, two one-way streets, and a circuitous route had us at the restaurant only ten minutes later than it normally would have taken. I parked around the side of the building where the staff parked, then did a quick sweep of the area before I circled the vehicle and helped Brandon out. He didn’t seem opposed to holding my hand, so I kept his in mine as we rounded the corner and went through the glass doors.