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As the customer waited for his drink, it was my turn to step up to order.
“You must be Hayden,” the woman at the counter said.
I was momentarily taken aback, and then I nodded. “I’m sorry, have we met?”
The woman shook her head. “Nope. But Bones said when a well-dressed, gorgeous woman with your physical attributes ordered I was supposed to put it on his tab. I’m obsessed with your boots, by the way.”
I grinned. “Thank you.”
“My name is Jazz.”
“Jazz,” I repeated in confusion and then understanding dawned. “You’re best friends with Brielle.”
“You know Brielle?”
“I met her at Three Kings a few days ago. Roman tattooed my best friend.”
“It’s a small world after all,” Jazz quipped.
“It is.”
“So, you and Bones?” Jazz pressed.
“Oh gee, can I get a cup of your strawberry hibiscus tea and a plain croissant?”
“Plain? Are you sure you don’t want chocolate? It’s one of our best sellers,” Jazz said.
“No thanks. The plain one is fine.”
“The tea needs a few minutes to steep. I’ll bring it over to you.”
“Thanks.”
I opened my wallet and pulled out a few bills and stuck them in the tip jar before heading to Bones.
He folded his legs back and rose slowly. “Duchess,” he greeted, placing a hand on my hip and leaning in to kiss my cheek. His mouth was warm and his breath smelled faintly of coffee mixed heavily with cream.
I suddenly wished his mouth would move a few inches over and graze my lips, but I was too chicken to turn my head so our mouths could meet. Plus, I could feel Jazz’s eyes boring holes into my back.
Bones dropped his hand from my waist, and we sat.
“You been here long?” I asked.
“About an hour.”
“An hour! But we said 1 PM.”
“I came early.”
“But why?” I asked.
“Because Brooklyn wanted to stop by and Slash wouldn’t let her come alone, and I needed to speak to Slash. Made sense for me just to come early and wait for you.”
I frowned. “Am I supposed to know who these people are?”
“Brooklyn owns the bakery,” he explained. “Brooklyn is Slash’s Old Lady.”
“Oh, right, Brooklyn. Brielle mentioned Brooklyn just had a baby so the wedding cake part of the business is on hiatus for now.”
