Shae was stationed at the front entrance, a grin splitting her face when we arrived. “This is a pleasant surprise.” She walked over and hugged me. I half expected Conner to go all caveman and jump between us, but thankfully, that didn’t happen. Shae seemed to note the change in his demeanor as well, shooting him an arched brow. “You two joining the festivities this evening?”
“No,” Conner said quickly, resting his hand at the base of my spine. “Just stopping in to grab some papers.”
“Sometime soon, though,” I assured her.
Shae’s eyes danced from me to Conner, her grin returning. “I don’t know what’s happening here, but I approve.”
“What’s happening here is you’re minding your own business.” Conner’s hand coaxed me forward.
I bit back a smile and gave her a finger wave. “Lunch sometime?
