The server gave a quick nod before walking off to handle another table.

“Working up an appetite this morning?” Caspian teased, a sly grin pulling at the corner of his mouth.

Perdita smirked back. “I definitely did. I think I burned off every calorie I’ve consumed in the last three days... all thanks to you.”

He shifted slightly in his seat, his grin growing. “You handled everything like a pro last night. Just thinking about it now is making ...