Chapter 71

Kira

“Where are we eating?”

Perrin just grumbles, mentioning that he made a private reservation for two at one of his favorite restaurants. He makes a call, somewhat defeated, and then hangs up from Corbellas–a fantastic Italian place– muttering something under his breath about wanting to claim the restaurant for a better memory… whatever that means.

I feel bad. He was so in control just a moment before, and now, he’s all flustered and sad.

“I can always back out,” I offer, not wanting to upset him. It’s clear that he still has a lot of catching up to do with his mate, and this time, in public.

He rubs the back of his neck as we walk to the parking lot. I’ve got my bike, and Charlie is waiting for him. “It’s fine. She’s already invited someone else.” I can’t help but see how dejected he looks, and that makes me annoyed.

“Why would she invite someone?”

He sighs. “She said it’s someone she wants me to meet.”

“Someone here that you don’t know?” That sounds doubtful.

He shrugs. “I gues