Cynthia’s POV
It surprised me when Makena suggested we go out to eat. Even more surprised that she had called me. I didn’t think she would call me honestly. When she suggested that we meet at Kingdom hotel, I just knew it was going to be something fancy. Color me shocked when we got there and saw Declan sitting across another woman. I whispered in her ear. “Is Declan the reason you wanted to come here?”
She looked at me and shushed. The host greeted us. “Good evening mademoiselle, table for two?”
Makena squared her shoulders and put on this haughty air about her. “Yes, could you make it somewhere secluded but allow us to see that gentleman over there?” She pointed toward Declan. The host seemed apprehensive. I chimed in with a story that I figured he would be able to buy.
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