Chapter Three Ivy
The Coffee Loft has reclaimed its spot as the heart of Elk Ridge. The warm scent of fresh-baked pastries mingles with coffee, and early afternoon sunlight streams through windows decorated with local artwork. The community board is covered with flyers for upcoming events, and the Wishing Wall that Kathryn hung up is filled with hopes and dreams.
When I texted Maddox about meeting for coffee, I picked this spot deliberately. After all, if we're going to convince his family we're dating at the wedding, we might as well get comfortable being seen together.