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“It does when my cousin is close to your best friend.”
“Aurora?”
“Yes.” The next exit is mine, and he gets off, driving straight before making a left, then a right. We’re less than three minutes away. “They met in London.”
“That little hoochie! He’s who has her flustered and with her head in the clouds?”
“Casper would enjoy knowing that.”
“But you won’t spill.”
“Is that so?” he says, brow raised and head tilted to the side. “How can you be so sure I won’t tell?”
“Do you want to lose my trust?” The words are out of my mouth before I realize. I’m not even sure why I phrased it that way, but the sudden seriousness in his expression makes me pause. There’s a hidden emotion there that I can’t decipher, almost as if my words hit him deep, but instead of voicing his thoughts, he just pulls up in front of my little driveway. Shifting the gear shift to park, he lets the engine idle while his body turns toward mine. Well, as much as the car allows.
The man is the literal definition of tall, has a dark aura with dirty blond hair and eyes the color of a gem. A mixture of green with a hint of light blue. He’s dangerous and exciting and maybe some regret if you let him break your heart.
One time. No emotions.
“I’d never do anything to make you not trust me. You have my word.”
“Can I shoot you if you do?”
Jesus, help me. He grins this time, no cockiness, and his eyes crinkle just a bit at the corners. So boyish. “I’d let you empty an entire clip in me.”
Those words don’t sit well with me. No part of me wishes him harm.
“Don’t say things like that.”
“Why?”
“Just don’t.” For some reason, my heart clenches at just the mere thought. “Not again.”
“Okay.” Bringing a large hand to my face, he cups my jaw and slides his thumb over the edge of my mouth. “And I promise to keep my lips sealed.”
“For now...”
“Until you say I can give him shit over it.”
“Thank you.” Then, because I can’t help myself, I push his hand away just so I can smack his arm in excitement. This little nugget of gossip is too good. I’m going to mess with her. “Can’t believe Roe’s been hiding this from me. She’s going to regret not telling me.”
“Why?” His mirth is clear.
“Because I’m going to pick at it.” Shrugging nonchalantly, I unbuckle myself as does he. “I’m going to annoy her with the sex-fest they had since she’s keeping her lips sealed about the man’s identity. Don’t worry, I won’t divulge what I know, but I will be pesky about it.”
“Aurora must have her reasons.”
“And I have mine.” Turning in my seat to match his stare, I go back to being serious. Arms crossed over my chest, I narrow my eyes. “Which brings us back to how you know so much about me, Mr. Jameson? You know my name, address, and I don’t believe in coincidences. You knew I was there tonight.”
“I did.” No shame or denying. “But I’ve already answered your question. I found you through Casper.”
“I’m going to need a little more of an explanation here.”
“We have eyes and ears in the states, and you just so happened to be in the frame when Casper was checking in on her.”
“He’s having her followed?”
“Protected.”
