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saw Berenger get out, he closed the hatch, locked the skimmer, and set the alarm.
    “I think you’ll enjoy the food here. They have the best fish in the city. I know the owner. He has connections with some of the best fishermen on the coast.” Berenger led the way to the restaurant but looked back at her with a smile.
    “It sounds great. I love seafood,” she said, walking beside Teague toward the restaurant.
    Their fingers brushed as they approached the restaurant. Following behind them, Kassius saw the moment Teague clasped her hand. She looked over at him and edged closer. Their hips touched with each step to the door. Kassius thought that might have been a good move on Teague’s part. They needed to show her they craved being close to her.
    “I know you love seafood. It’s why we chose this restaurant,” Berenger said when the door slid open in front of them. He waited there until Teague and Sephanie went through.
    Kassius followed them into the restaurant. He came through the door in time to see her frown at Berenger. He wanted to kiss her lips until she couldn’t think of getting mad at them. That immediately led his mind to thoughts of teasing and tasting until she sighed her contentment. Unfortunately, that would have to wait. This wasn’t the place. He also didn’t think she was ready yet.
    “How do you know about my love for seafood?” She still held Teague’s hand as she tossed the question at Berenger.
    “We told you we were interested in you. We listened. We watched and talked to everyone we could about you and what you liked.” Teague drew to a stop when they arrived at the hostess station in the restaurant.
    “Well, not everyone. You could have come to the source.” She shook her head, but a smile curled her glossy lips.
    “At that time, we were keeping our distance to maintain perspective on your safety and make sure no one tried to harm you. We have regretted that.” Teague’s other hand lifted and stroked over her arm.
    Kassius personally regretted not pressing their suit before she’d gotten involved with the last men she’d dated. The misunderstanding in the shop would never have happened if they had already been in a relationship.
    They had a reservation and didn’t have to wait. The hostess showed them to a round, linen-covered table and left them in the hands of their waiter. Kassius remained standing until Teague seated Sephanie, then took one of the seats near her.
    After the waiter brought them some wine, Kassius focused on their woman. He put his hand over hers where it rested on the table, drawing her attention to him. When her beautiful green eyes met his, he smiled. He intended to focus completely on her tonight.
    They talked, ate, and drank. She’d relaxed in the relatively short space of the meal and begun opening up to them. The night went fabulously until she asked Berenger about his business.
    “It’s been busy, especially over the past week or so. To the extent that I haven’t been able to help out Kassius as I usually do at this time of year.” Berenger smiled at her. “But you have reminded me I haven’t seen your vehicle in a while. Schedule an appointment.”
    She looked down at her plate and pushed a small bit of food around with her versa-utensil. Taking a deep breath, she lifted her gaze and met Berenger’s stare. “I took it to another shop right after I got back from my, um…vacation.”
    Kassius winced. He saw Berenger’s face harden. He hoped Berenger moderated his tone when he asked the questions that obviously demanded to be answered.
    “Were you avoiding us? You know you could have brought the skimmer in and not seen me on some days.” Berenger leaned forward, his eyes locked on hers.
    “That was right after I’d heard you. You know what I thought. I was furious with you. My skimmer needed service. I was so mad at all three of you that instead of risking seeing you, I made an appointment with another company.” She held Berenger’s