Chapter 44: Warm Hearts and Warm Bellies

Victoria P.O.V

“So, are you two excited to start working at the new law firm?” Gabriel fixes his attention on them, excitement dancing across his eyes. He’s sitting across from Antoni with a small portion of everything on his plate and a half-filled glass of red wine to his right. Beside him is Luka, who has more meat than vegetables piled onto his plate as well as less wine in his glass.

Victoria chuckles low in her throat. Something tells her that the two of them sitting next to each other was intentional and not just because the rest of them decided to sit in the same spots as the last dinner party they had together.

“I haven’t given it much thought to be honest, with everything going on.” She takes a bite of mashed potatoes. The smooth garlic and butter taste melts along her tongue, and she nearly moans on the spot. The best thing about Thanksgiving really is the great food.