Chapter 26

　　SAM

　　I let my eyes wander around when Phoenix ushers me outside the car. This place is an old books store which is renovated into a big and modern one. Many well-known authors used this venue for book signing events.

　　A woman around my age approaches us wearing a bright smile on her face. “Mr. Williams, Ms. Anderson, good evening! Please, follow me.”

　　I am surprised to hear my name, and I grin at her in return.

　　I feel Phoenix’s hand gripping my waist. “Let’s get inside, beautiful.”

　　“What are we doing here, Phoenix?” I whisper

　　“Thought you love surprises,” he responses with a smirk.

　　“Did you happen to buy this bookstore too?”

　　He chuckles as we both walk inside the store. I stop midway when I notice who’s talking to the woman who approached us outside the store. My hands fly to my mouth instantly.

　　“Omigod!” A squeak left my mouth, and I don’t even recognize my own voice.