Chapter 65

They were having dinner with Roman’s family at a very expensive restaurant. Blair was worried about being seen or photographed by the media. They hadn’t gone public yet. Peters stood discreetly near their table, scanning the room with practiced ease. The other diners paid him no attention, but Blair noticed how his gaze lingered on each new arrival. She smoothed her navy dress, hyperaware of Roman’s mother studying her from across the table. It was friendly and Roman’s mother wasn’t sizing her up, thank God. She just wanted details. “So, dear, have you thought about colors yet?” Eleanor leaned forward. She had already told Blair how happy she was that she and Roman were getting married so quickly. Blair glanced at Roman, who was deep in conversation with his father about something work-related. “We’re keeping it simple. Small ceremony. But Roman is managing everything. I only need to find a dress.” Roman’s mother looked at him in surprise. “Really? His marriage to Jessica, he didn’t do