ARDEN
The view from our seat was absolutely unreal. Cade and I found ourselves at a hotel half an hour away from Elite, where he had ordered an impressive spread for our dinner.
As I gazed out the window, I could see Elite shimmering from a distance, its bright lights and the tall trees surrounding it making it stand out like a jewel in the night.
Turning back to Cade, I noticed he was silently cutting up the steak.
“You didn’t have to bring me here, you know?” I said, awkwardly pretending to fixate on the massive chandelier above us rather than acknowledging the significance of this night.
He gave a small nod and pushed the plate of meat toward me. My eyes lit up at the sight, and I immediately seized a piece with my fork.
“I know,” he muttered, crossing his arms over his chest
