Chapter Thirty-Six
The entire world looked different now that he and Kate were together—for real, and for good. Even in the always dingy Moose is Loose Saloon, colors were brighter, sounds were jazzier, his bass practically played itself. Darius grinned as he thrummed the strings to match the pace set by the drummer. He finally had his black hat back, and he had Kate, and Dylan, and that meant that every little thing was right with the world.
He knew the very moment that Kate blew in like a spark on the wind, eyes bright and smile naughty. She blew him a kiss that sizzled onto his skin.
He shot her a look of pure locked-and-loaded lust.
She found the table he’d saved for her near the stage. Maya joined her, wearing an off-hours outfit of slinky black velvet. They chatted intensely, hea
