Page 66 of Unsuitable

Right?

I open my eyes, and my breath catches.

He’s still close, and he’s staring down at me. His eyes are fixed on mine, and they’re darker than normal. And there’s a flicker of something.

Interest?

Yes, definitely interest.

I know he thinks I’m hot. I heard him tell Jude.

But he has no interest in doing anything about it.

And neither do I.

In an unconscious move, I lick my dry lips.

Yeah, right, Daisy. Sure, it was unconscious.

His eyes flare, going to my mouth.

I’m not sure what to do.

Do I want him to kiss me?

Well, my body sure does.

My mind? Not so much.

I need this job too much.

Sense has me clearing my throat and taking a small step back.

Kas blinks, as if awakening.

He grabs a helmet off the shelf and thrusts it into my hands. “This one will fit you.” He pivots on his heel and walks out of the stable.

Okay then…

I put the helmet on and fasten the strap under my chin.

When I make my way back outside, I see Kas bringing Danger out of another one of the stables. Danger’s already tacked up.

“You ready?” he asks me, his tone even.

“As I’ll ever be.” I smile.

“Do you know how to get on a horse?”

I shake my head.

Leaving Danger, he comes over to Butterscotch and beckons me over. “Okay, so put your left foot in the stirrup.”

I do that.

“Now, grab ahold of the saddle with both hands.”

I do as told and grip ahold of either side of the saddle.