Keeley could practically feel the eyes burning a hole through her as they walked into the restaurant to meet Gray the following day. She hadn't dealt with this many stares since being reborn; how was she supposed to handle it?!
Alice, used to being watched wherever she went, was completely immune. She took Violet's car seat from her and walked into the restaurant with the grace of a model walking the runway.
Aaron wasn't all that affected either but he could sense his wife's discomfort and protectively drew her closer. She felt a bit safer since the stares were blocked from one side now.
Thankfully, Gray had the foresight to rent out a private booth away from prying eyes. They only had to deal with the stares on the way to it from the front door.
"Well, if it isn't the most popular people in New York City! And the lovely Miss Wheatley; what a pleasant surprise," he said smoothly as they all sat down.
