She looked up and found Jake watching her. She picked up a single fry and took a bite. “No, I’m good.”
“Can I get you anything else?”
She looked at her plate and glass beside it. He’d already refilled her water. “I can’t think of anything right now. Thanks, Jake.” Krissi gave him a friendly smile then turned her attention back to her plate.
She was about halfway through her burger when someone sat on the empty stool on her other side. When she turned to make a snarky comment about not being available, she realized it was Ruger and a big smile split her face until a twinge reminded her of the bruise there.
He looked down at her plate then back at her. “You’re making good progress. Mind if I join you?”
“Not at all.” She picked up her burger and took a bite while he waved Jake over and g
