Chapter 113

• I gazed at the dining room table that was beautifully set. The water glasses were filled, the wine was breathing and my homemade lasagna was baking in the oven.
• I returned to the kitchen, chopping up celery for my salad. I popped a piece of it into my mouth, just as I felt strong arms encircle me from behind, causing me to jump and let out a high-pitched shriek.
• I heard Eli's playful laugh. "Sorry, sweetie," he said, releasing me. "I didn't mean to scare you."