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We nod. Leo helps me off the bartop and grabs the glass from my hand, setting it on the counter.

“I’m supposed to throw that in your face,” I say.

He grabs my hand and leads me out of the bar as we follow Briar.

“Don’t worry. You can get me wet later.”

He winks at me, and my mouth parts open in surprise. Leo is being so dirty and playful, and oh my god, it’s driving me wild in the hottest way.

I feel that pulse between my legs once again. I smile as I fixate on Leo’s broad, muscled back while he uses his massive body to push through the dense bar crowd.

I don’t know where this night with Leo is headed. All I know is that I’m happily along for the ride.

Chapter 43

Leo

Iwalk with my arm around Lucy as we head in the direction of the house.

The ladies just finished up at the third bar of the night, and now we’re headed to the Halloween party.

We make our way through the crowded street along the edge of Hollis U. Poppy, Anna, and Briar are walking in front of us. They’ve all had a few drinks, but they’re alert and able to walk on their own.

Lucy is a different story though. She had the most drinks out of everyone tonight, and she’s definitely drunk.

“This bar crawl was freaking awesome.” She giggles and stumbles a little. I wrap my arm around her waist, holding her steady. “You know what else was freaking awesome? That jungle juice at that last place.”

She hiccups, and I can’t help but chuckle.

I quirk my eyebrow at her. “Was it? Because if I remember correctly, you made a grossed-out face when you took your first sip.”

She tilts her face up and rolls her eyes at me. She flashes an adorable drunk smile. “The taste grew on me.” She hiccups again.

My face splits into a grin. She’s really fucking cute when she’s drunk.

I think about how she’s never gotten to do this—to cut loose and get wild with her friends. She’s spent so much of her life just trying to survive and working her ass off. She doesn’t get to relax or have fun. I’m glad she’s finally able to now.

And I’m glad I can be here with her.

We stop at a traffic light and wait for the light to change before we can cross the street. I notice a couple of guys checking her out. I glare at them, and they quickly look away.

That’s another reason I’m glad I’m with her tonight. The thought of her out here alone when she’s drunk makes me uneasy. Some guys would follow her and try to take advantage. That sharp, protective feeling swoops through me. There’s no way I’m letting that happen. I’m getting her home safely.

Poppy, Anna, and Briar stop in front of a falafel place and turn to Lucy and me.

“We have to pee,” Anna says, then looks at Lucy. “Do you have to go?”

She shakes her head. The three of them walk inside while Lucy and I stand at the side of the entrance and wait for them.

Lucy leans against the wall. I let go of her, but I stay standing next to her. I pull my phone out of my pocket and check my texts.

When I glance back up, she’s smiling like she’s hiding a secret

“What’s up?” I ask.

She lifts an eyebrow, a knowing grin playing across her lips. “How big is it?”

I frown, confused. “How big is what?”