Chase POV
The night was like magic. I forgot all about poor Wilson and his date with Sapphire. All my focus was on Sage as we spent time together. Her laughter was like music to the ears. The more I learned about her, the more I wanted to keep on learning. She was fascinating. Not only that, but she was interested in learning about me too. There was no subterfuge in her, nothing conniving. She was as sweet as she had come across to be. The way she'd looked at the single rose I had given her had almost brought tears to my eyes. She was so appreciative, of what had been, to me, a relatively simple gesture and I was glad I had done it. No other woman had looked as grateful to have received such a small gift. Sage Silverspoon was truly remarkable, in more ways than one.
"How did Sapphire li
