Snippet #2468974

Kateri

She hadn’t been expecting much when Brandon parked in front of an old antique looking building. A bistro, a fancy coffee shop maybe, but when she walked inside her knees just about buckled. Allen caught her and guided her to the podium with the fancy looking waiter. She was still gawking at the décor when Allen started speaking in Italian and she started.

He can speak Italian?

When he went on to explain that he’d taken Italian classes in school as they were lead out to the patio. And what Kat saw there just about took her breath away.

They had the patio to themselves it seemed, and it was lit exclusively with candles. There were candles on the railing, candles on the table and even candles lining an outline of rose petals in the shape of a heart around their table. On the table itself there was even a rose petal heart laid out. As they neared the table she realized that the balcony was overlooking a ravine into the jungle.

Kateri was stunned when she sat down. The waiter poured them red wine but Kateri didn’t touch it. Most lycan women didn’t drink – it made them quick to temper and quick to want to chase. Instead she asked for some lemon water and waited until the server was one before looking at Allen in shock.

“When you said date I thought you meant like a little bistro, not this. I mean, what the fuck?” she said combing her fingers through her hair as though it would alleviate her frazzled nerves. “This looks like some kind of valentines or anniversary dinner.”

Allen, however, chuckled that low rumbly sound that made her toes curl. “I told you it was going to be formal,” he said smirking as he licked a drop of wine from his lower lip. Kateri watched, mesmerized by the sensual feel of it. “Besides, this will be the anniversary of our first date. I wanted it to me memorable.”

Kat groaned slumping back into her chair and picking up the menu. Fortunately it wasn’t in Italian. “We’ve agreed to nothing, you’re still not whole,” she complained using the menu to keep her from looking at him.

“Oh but we’ve agreed on you, so it shouldn’t be an issue anymore,” he purred, picking up his own menu and pretending not to hear the way her heart skipped.

Kateri sighed at herself and shook her head. “I’ll believe that when I see it,” she said, sounding petulant. Rolling her shoulders she put the menu down and smiled ruefully. “I’m sorry, being crabby isn’t nice of me seeing as you technically won this date. Let’s drop that subject for now. I mean this is a good chance for us to get to know each other on equal footing.”

So they talked and when the waiter returned and they ordered they talked some more. The food was delicious and Kateri was happy that she hadn’t worn a tight dress for this date so she didn’t feel like she was being suffocated by the food. Once dessert was ordered Allen stood, offering his hand to her.

“Dance with me,” he said and she doubted it was a question. Kat smiled anyways though and took his hand, letting him lead her to the dance floor.

“I’m not very good at dancing,” she said laughing lightly as he swept her into his arms for a basic waltz. “I spent all my time learning about guns and tracking. The girly aspects of life were wasted on me.”

“I’m glad about that, it means you can take care of yourself,” he said smiling as he led them around the patio.

Kateri blushed and nodded. After years of her mother complaining about somehow getting two sons it was nice to see someone accept her. Then she felt the hand at her back trace up her spine and she shivered at the warmth. His touch was like fire. She felt her breath hitch and unconsciously she arched into him.

“I like this too,” he growled smirking as her flesh warmed all over.

Kateri scrambled for an out from his obvious sexual comment. “S-So why did you and Brandon decide to become a doctor?” she asked looking around for the waiter with the dessert.