The Last Encore (It's Always Been You Book 1)

by Elodie Colliard

eager to start their long overdue date night. “Avie!” Josh said when he opened the door. Should she kiss him? They hadn’t kissed since the show, hadn’t even talked about it, and she wasn’t sure where they stood or what the proper etiquette was. Awkward. She went with a hug. Safe. “Hey,” she said, breathing in his scent. He stepped aside to let her in. She was not prepared for what she saw once she walked through the door. Josh had set the table for two and lit candles all around, the dancing flames creating a very cozy atmosphere. She recognized one of his favorite pianists, Khatia Buniatishvili, playing in the background on his record player. A bottle of red wine was open on the table—her favorite, Avery noted. On the stove, a pot was simmering, and a faint aroma of duck tickled her nose. “Josh,” Avery whispered, lifting a hand to her mouth, stunned. “I— I can't believe you did all this.” “Well, it's a date, isn't it? Here, let me take your coat.” Avery removed her coat on autopilot and took off her shoes. When she straightened up, Josh was standing inches away from her, his commanding frame towering almost a foot above her. Close to fainting from the overpowering proximity, Avery clutched tightly at the strap of her camera bag. So far, he looked happy to see her, but she knew her mind would not rest until she’d made sure of it.

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