**Piper**

I lifted the lid from my plate and was greeted with a perfectly roasted Cornish hen, an assortment of colorful vegetables, and tiny red potatoes coated in butter and seasonings. I smiled knowing Jax would approve of this meal. Despite my nerves, my stomach grumbled. Okay, so maybe I was a little hungry.

As expected, the food was exquisite, and I ate so much I worried I'd end up popping a few of the buttons on the back of my dress. Dinner conversation was ...