While Nicolai and Jasmine were both enjoying their meal, a lady walked up to them. Her long, curly brown hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her piercing blue eyes seemed to gleam with an inner light. Her elegant black evening gown hugged her curves in all the right places, making her a stunning vision as she approached Nicolai and Jasmine's table.

"Nicolai Devan." She said, her husky voice confident and self-assured. "I've heard so much about you."

Nicolai's eyes narrowed ...