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In broad daylight, we drove away from Castle McRae, with me hidden on the back seat. Jackson took the A9 north, pulling over after a while so I could move to the front seat. I’d tucked my hair under my beanie hat, tugging it low to my eyes, but even so, I couldn’t shake the sense of unease.
Fuck Larson, honestly.
I hated the man for making me feel like this.
Yet we drove unimpeded, and I began to relax. “I want to tell my friends about you. I mean my girls. More than just Daisy.”
He turned a wide-eyed gaze on me. “That has consequences. Your brother and Ben being the main ones.”
I wrinkled my nose. “Ben doesn’t have a leg to stand on. He and Daisy were screwing within hours of meeting each other.”
“I did not need to know that.”
I gave a happy laugh. “Reassuring, though. As for Raphael, I’ll tell him when he calls. Or you can, if it’s important for your friendship.”
Jackson watched the snowy road. “What am I saying, exactly?”
“Whatever you want. We’ve been sleeping together and today we’re fake dating. Or that I lured you into my bed. Or maybe you accidentally tripped and fell into me, over and over.”
This earned me a smirk. “Fine.”
I took my phone and tapped a message, delighted with the ability to share. My girl group was a lifeline.
Ariel: If I’m going to try a sex toy, beyond my slim vibrator, what should I pick at the shops today? Bonus points if it’s good for him, too.
Immediately, three people were typing.
Isobel: Oh no, you can’t write that and not give details.
Daisy: Love that he’s down to play as well.
Isobel: Who are we talking about? Daisy, tell us if she won’t.
Viola: Got to be Jackson, right? Valentine went out with Leo this morning.
Casey: Remote-controlled vibrator. Hands down.
I giggled, tapping back a confirmation.
Ariel: We’re working through the list. Yes, it’s Jackson.
Effie: I KNEW it.
Viola: I’m THRILLED for you. Second vote from me for the remote-controlled toy. Game changer.
Casey: I bet you two are on fire together. So compatible. Still want more details.
Isobel: Love him for you! He’s super hot.
I sensed Jackson’s gaze on me and peered over.
“It’s nice to see ye smiling,” he said.
“I asked for sex toys recommendations. It’ll be nice to see us both happy.”
“What do they think of your choice of partner?”
