Luke Wright sat at the bar at Lyn's Eatery, seriously considering having a fourth beer. He didn't need another one, of course. He hadn't eaten much, so after the three he'd already drunk, he was rather tipsy. Not drunk. Luke didn't like to get drunk. Being out of control was one of the things he hated most in life.
He'd considered skipping out on the grand opening of the latest Hazel Island restaurant. But he had a stake in its success, so he didn't have much of an excuse to stay home. Besides, he didn't really like staying at his parents' place. He could stay in any of the rental properties he owned, but it was easier to stay at home right now.
Luke heard Jocelyn Gray's voice, even over the sounds of the diners. She was shouting something about a burnt rib-eye. When he heard another voi
