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He eases back and drops his gaze.
I shocked him.
“I mean, I can’t know for sure,” I clarify.
One dark brow lifts, and I relax a little. “You can’t?”
“I’m not your wife.”
“Right,” he tuts. “I forget.”
Who knew I’d be quoting the smut I read in private tonight? I knew those books would end up good for something.
“But if you were….”
“Your wife?” I frown, coming back to the now.
He nods.
“Hmm… I don’t know, Lance. I’mverydeep.”
“Like… balls deep?” He bites his lip around a full smile, and I throw my head back as we both burst out laughing. I don’t try to savour this one. Something in my gut tells me it won’t be the last I get from him.
“This is the most ridiculous conversation I’ve ever had,” I tell him, feeling a little more at ease with him than I have all day.
“I’ll admit that you’re not a complete drag, Lowell. You’ve surprised me.”
“It was my only mission,” I say sarcastically.
“Yeah? Myitgirl,” he says, looking down his nose at me with pursed lips, a cheeky look on his face.
“Now that’sdeep.”
“Scarlet.” Charlie slips up behind me and hands me my phone. I step away from Lance’s embrace, pulling up the missed calls and messages right away. “Sorry, I knew you’d want to take it.”
They’re from our private doctor.
Dr Sarnmer: Hello, Scarlet. Your father called me out to the estate tonight. He refused to have you contacted, but I’m unable to secure a nurse for the night. It’s best he isn’t alone. Please call if you have any concerns.
“Crap, I have to go.”
“Where?” Lance asks.
“Home.”
“Is Anthony okay?”
I look at Charlie and smile, not bothering with the lie.
“Scarlet—” Lance tries.
“I’ll get Vin to bring the car around,” Charlie says.
“Scarlet,” Lance repeats, picking up my hand. He wets his bottom lip and looks from the exit and back to me. “Don’t leave yet.”
Something warms in my chest. “I have to.”
He fiddles with my rings, his hand heavy in mine. Then, as if it’s a habit, his fingers twist, and he slowly traces his thumb around the cuticle on my thumbnail.
