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Amelia knew she had to introduce Jack to her family at some point. Especially now that they were so deeply involved. Except she wanted just a bit more time with him all to herself.
Then she would introduce her brothers andgroanher father.
If he proposed, they could decide how quickly they would talk to their families together.
“Well, this is divine. An incredible way to end the year,” she said, taking in how gorgeous Jack looked tonight. He wore a crisp black Armani shirt with silver cufflinks and a large watch, which appeared to be a Patek Philippe. She knew men’s watches. Between Aidan and Logan, they both had valuable collections.
Jack watched her with his piercing blue eyes, a hint of a smile left on his lips as he took another sip of water. Love shone from him, and she shivered with happiness. Their feelings had only grown more potent in the past few days, and Amelia was trying not to think about him leaving tomorrow.
She knew it was crazy, but somehow, she couldn’t imagine her life without him now.
It was scary and wonderful.
But there was an edge to Jack tonight that she couldn’t place. Amelia had calmed her expectations to the point where she would be delighted if he proposed but wouldn’t be disappointed if he didn’t.
Stella was right—it was fast.
She’d been living with rose-colored glasses on for two weeks, romanced by this incredible man and happier than she’d ever been.
He made love to her passionately and with the dominance of a man who knew what he wanted, yet always with her pleasure in mind.
Jack was thoughtful, generous, witty, and playful. He was more than she’d ever dreamed was possible in a relationship.
As their starters and champagne arrived, they chatted easily as she pictured what her life would be like in Washington. She’d asked about his house and life there, so she knew a little, but not too much.
“Tomorrow,” Jack started, and she nodded far too eagerly.
He smiled.
“If I could stay longer, I would.”
“I know.” She shrugged.
“Don’t do that.” Jack frowned. “Leaving you is not going to be easy. I hope you feel the same way.”
Amelia took a big sip of her champagne. “Of course I do. The man I have fallen in love with lives one hundred and forty miles away.”
He grinned. “You Google that?”
“Google Maps.” She dug her fork into a scallop, suddenly feeling less of an appetite. Her eyes lifted. “I don’t want you to leave.”
His smile faded. “Come with me. Or at least in a week. I have some things to take care of when I get home. However, next weekend, I’ll book you a flight.”
Or she could fly on Aidan's or Logan’s jet.
But she had a deadline to meet for her customer and her brother’s wedding in two weeks.
“I can’t. Logan is getting married in Hawaii in a few weeks, and I’ve already lost too many days on this last piece,” Amelia said, as the reality of being in a relationship with Jack after tonight began to sink in.
She wasn’t going to freak out. They would make this work.
He reached out his hand. “Then, when you get back. I want you with me.”
His phone beeped.
“Ignore it,” Jack said, squeezing her fingers. “I can fly back next weekend for two nights, although I’ll have work to do.”
“Okay,” Amelia smiled softly, knowing she’d probably be spending it in her studio. Even so, they’d be together, and it felt like that was important.
