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“Did that make you uncomfortable? Be honest.”
“No,” I huff, hating that he’s right. Digging into my purse, I retrieve my phone. After a few swipes and taps, my finger hovers over the cancellation button. I clickpostponeand show Will. “See?”
As I lift my glass again, I startle as he growls, “Cancel, not postpone.”
“I’ll make you a deal.” I take a dramatic sip of the smooth, aged bourbon. “Prove to me that you’re not the man I thought you were, and at the end of the night, I’ll cancel it.”
“You have a deal.” Will reaches across the small table to shake my hand. Once mine is in his, his intense brown eyes lock on me as he brings my knuckles to his lips. I quickly pull my hand back before someone notices. “Now, what sounds good for supper?”
CHAPTER 5
WILL
Elle excuses herself to use the restroom, and I take a moment to peruse the menu. I’m ninety percent certain she’s texting Nora. It’s the middle of the night in Ireland—she won’t have much luck. Not that I’m worried about it. Ronan would vouch for me if she needed an honest opinion from someone other than Nora—he’s incapable of lying.
I pull up my text thread with the guys and send a quick message. At least Ronan will have a heads-up when he’s awake.
On a date with Elle.
Luc
About time, mate!
Russ
Finally! Am I allowed to tell Scarlett?
Can you wait untiltomorrow?
Russ
Or I can wait until she’s pepper-sprayed you or kneed you in the balls…
Fuck you.
Luc
She won’t ruin your chances of Billy Jr. Has she told Nora?
Time difference. It’s midnight there.
Ronan
You forget my wife is a night owl.
Fuck!
His message is a jump-scare, and now I’m worried Elle is freaking out and texting Nora.
And…
Ronan
Yes, Elle messaged her.
And…
Russ
