He motioned for Addison to begin, then leaned over to serve his mate a portion of food himself. Lance, quick to act, immediately started filling Addison's plate.
"I remember you loved these—pan-seared scallops with garlic and those buttery lobsters from the eastern coast," he said with a soft smile as he placed generous servings onto her plate.
Addison couldn't recall those memories clearly, but something about the bright, vivid color of the lobster and the tender, glistening scallops pulled at her instincts. She offered Lance a polite "Thank you" before taking a bite, and immediately, she was hooked. The richness, the flavor, the warmth, it all overwhelmed her senses.
