The rest of lunch was a blur of easy conversation, punctuated by the kind of genuine laughter Raya hadn't experienced in years. Chloe was in top form, her high energy perfectly balanced by Killian’s dry wit and grounding presence. They shared a second bottle of wine, the atmosphere at the table becoming intimate despite the high-powered executives surrounding them.
As the plates were cleared, Raya leaned toward Killian, a playful glint in her eyes as she thought of the shopping bags already filling the SUV. "I hope I didn't max out your black card," she teased. "Because I'm still not finished with it. There’s a certain light fixture and about ten more pairs of shoes with my name on them."
Killian let out a low, rumbling chuckle, his hand tightening affectionately on her thigh one last ti
