Page 142 of King of Sin
Shaking her head, she looked at Timothy with complete sincerity.
"If you kept this in stock all year, I would probably live in this bar."
Timothy burst out laughing while Juliet happily lifted her glass again, taking another long sip and savoring every drop as though she had just rediscovered the greatest treasure in the world.
"I'll let the owners know," Timothy said with a laugh.
Juliet's eyes immediately lit up.
Leaning forward across the counter, she lifted her empty glass and held it out hopefully.
"Can I have one more glass first?" she asked, smiling so brightly that it was impossible to refuse.
Timothy shook his head in amusement.
"Of course. Give me a moment."
He reached for the bottle and poured another glass, the deep red wine catching the soft glow of the lights above the bar.
Juliet's smile widened the moment he slid it toward her.
"Thank you."
Wrapping her fingers around the stem, she lifted the glass and took a slow sip. The familiar taste instantly spread across her tongue, and she let out a content sigh before settling more comfortably onto the bar stool.
The soft music drifting through the bar blended perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere. Juliet found herself swaying lightly to the rhythm without even realizing it, her shoulders loosening as the stress from the day slowly melted away.
"This is so good," she murmured, glancing down at the wine almost affectionately.
Timothy rested his forearms against the counter and watched her with amusement.
"You're making it sound like a life-changing experience."
"It is a life-changing experience."
Her serious expression lasted barely two seconds before she laughed and took another sip.
The bartender shook his head, chuckling under his breath.
Several minutes passed comfortably.
Juliet enjoyed every mouthful, occasionally humming along to the music playing overhead while tapping her fingers lightly against the side of the glass.
When she finally drained the last drop, she immediately slid the empty glass toward Timothy again.
"One more, please."
Timothy stared at her for a moment before bursting out laughing.
"Anything for my favorite customer, my lady."
Juliet grinned unapologetically.
"You're the best."
Shaking his head, Timothy picked up the bottle again and poured her another glass.
This time Juliet took her time.
