The divorced military queen awakens novel

Chapter 539 Unlikely Meet Up Chapter 539 Unlikely Meet Up " Mr. Windore , you and Ms. Wentworth know each other ? " Miles asked , still holding Laura's hand in mid - greeting . " Know her ? " Weston's smile broadened as he brushed a stray strand of Laura's hair behind her ear with almost possessive gentleness . " She's my girlfriend . Seems fate insists we share lunch today . " " Then let's have lunch together , " Miles chimed , eager to keep the mood light . Gavin arched a brow , a half - smile playing at the corner of his mouth . " What do you say , Laura ?

Should we join them or pick a quieter spot ? Your call . " Laura opened her mouth , but Weston's darkening gaze pinned her answer before it formed . " Let's eat together ," she said , voice soft yet steady . Tension already shimmered in the air ; she refused to sharpen it further , especially with Miles sitting in the crossfire . The four of them settled around a corner table , menus forgotten as invisible currents crackled between glances . Weston fixed his eyes on Gavin . " So , Dr. Huxley , are you and Laura close ? Funny she's never mentioned having a celebrated physician in her circle .

" Gavin's smile was easy , unhurried . " We only met today - doctor and patient , nothing more . Still , we clicked . I imagine we'll be friends soon enough , won't we , Laura ? " Feeling Weston's gaze sharpen like glass , Laura managed a light laugh . " Yes , I think we will . " Laura had heard bits and pieces about Gavin , most of them from Quinn , shared in half - whispered confidences over late - night coffee . She knew he was reputedly direct yet kind , and after chatting with him during the consultation , she discovered their temperaments synced like notes in the same chord .

Such people , she felt , were worth befriending . Across the table , Weston's expression curdled . His lips pressed into a bloodless line , and a sudden hush slid over the private dining room . Seeing the tension coil , Miles waved the waitstaff forward , urging them to hurry the dishes as though steaming platters could thaw the air . " I was reading your profile , " Weston began , voice deceptively casual . " It says he specializes in neurosurgery , psychiatry , and psychological research . On the drive here , Mr. Sutton told me your appointments are impossible to get .

Imagine my surprise when you landed one , Laura . " " Oh , you never need an appointment , Laura , " Gavin replied , wearing a grin that dared anyone to challenge him . " If the meds ! prescribed today don't sit right , call me anytime . After all , my number is already saved in your phone . " Laura sputtered on her soup and coughed into her napkin , cheeks flushing scarlet . Seriously , Gavin ? Could you make that sound any more suggestive ? Are you trying to start a fire just for the fun of watching it burn ? The air thickened with tension once more .

" All right , I will , " Laura murmured , forcing a polite smile . " What happened to you ? " Weston asked , eyes drilling into her . " I've just had trouble sleeping these past two nights , so I asked Dr. Huxley to take a look ," she answered . +20 Free Coins " Mr. Windore , you really should pay more attention . A man ought to know when his girlfriend isn't feeling well , " Gavin said , the taunt wrapped in silk . Laura's head throbbed . She leaned toward Gavin , her voice barely above a breath . " Are you doing this to provoke Weston ? " Gavin dipped his head , matching her hush .

" He stared at me like I was a love rival the moment he walked in . If that's the role , i might as well play it to the hilt . " Laura almost rolled her eyes . Oh for heaven's sake , could he be any more childish ? Gavin's eyes flicked to her again . " By the way , is he really your boyfriend ? " Laura fell silent , unsure how to answer . They were , after all , bound only by a contract . And truth be told , she wasn't even certain whether that contract still held or had quietly unraveled . Gavin raised one eyebrow but let the matter drop .

Weston took in the whispered exchange , and the sight stabbed at him like shards of glass . To him , they looked flagrantly intimate right under his nose . Halfway through the meal , Laura excused herself and walked toward the restroom . On her way back , a hand clamped around her arm , yanking her off course . A heartbeat later she was dragged into the corridor beside the restrooms . Her back met the cold wall , and familiar arms caged her in . Weston's warm breath brushed her ear , sending a tremor down her spine . " Laura Wentworth , why were you getting so close to that man ?

Have you already grown tired of me ? " 2/2 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.