alked back over to the strange

d calmer than she felt. She couldn't seem to stop stealing glances at

ng Katie his menu. As she reached for it, he gently caught her wrist. K

uth but no words came out. She realized she had never stamme

," she m

lightly grazing her wrist before slowly rel

," Katie replied, impressed by the

kitchen, heart pounding. She didn't know who this Alex was or why he had wandered into her diner, but