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I turn to leave. With my hand on the door handle, he adds, “The same can be said for you.”
For the first time in my adult life, tears prick my eyes. I swallow back my emotion and mumble, “Thank you, sir.”
And then I get the hell out of there.
Chapter Thirty-Two
DALTON
It’s Thursday.Cassie’s dad left early this morning for the all-day retreat while Cassie had to help her cousin and aunt clean out their garage—a commitment she had forgotten about when she made plans for us. I didn’t mind her going. If anything, I was relieved. Not that I don’t want to have sex—quite the opposite, actually—but since I’ve yet to talk to Coach about getting his permission to date Cassie, I feel guilty. He told me yesterday he was proud of me. Sneaking behind his back when I’m starting to gain his trust seems wrong. It isn’t settling well with me.
We need to slow down until I can talk to him. But what if he says no? And face it, he more than likely will. Will I have the willpower to stay away? Essentially, that’s what I’d have to do. And that answer is a huge hell no. But damn, it would be nice not to sneak around. I hate having to hide the fact that I want her.
This boxed-in, cagey feeling had me so worked up I took an extra-long run. It hadn’t eased my mind any. I had to find something else to distract me, which was why when Cassie came back home, she found me in the garage with my ass in the air.
“Now that’s a view I can get used to.” Her melodic voice causes me to smile.
“Like what you see, huh?” I glance over my shoulder and chuckle at the blush coating her cheeks, but I don’t miss the heat brewing in her eyes. I turn my focus back to the car and tighten the bolt a couple more turns. As much as I’d like to ditch the project right now, leaving it loose would be problematic.
“There’d be no denying that.”
“I feel objectified,” I tease and then straighten back up, tossing the wrench onto the nearby bench. I turn to face her and lean against the grill.
She smiles. “Should I apologize?”
“Never. You can do whatever you want with my body. I’m all yours.”So much for taking it slow.My gaze drops to her body as she saunters toward me, determination etching her features.
“That’s good. Because I can think of a few things I want to do.”
“Yeah?”
She stops within a foot and nods. Her gaze glances behind me, seemingly pausing the seduction scene as she takes in the car.
“Wow, you’ve made good progress with this car.”
Pride swells in my chest. I take in the ’57 beauty and smile. For the car that has caused irrevocable harm to my family’s reputation, it pleases me to rebuild the engine. “There isn’t much left to do. Thankfully, your dad had all the parts and tools.”
“Does it run?”
“I’ll be able to test that after a few more man-hours. But your dad’s garage is a mechanic’s dream. He has everything, including the portable hoist.” There isn’t any way I could’ve dropped the engine in without it. My dad would split a nut to own one of those.
“You’re so talented.” Appreciation coats her gaze. My chest tightens from the sincerity in her delivery. She believes that. Believes in me.
“I just finished what your dad started.”
“All my dad did was disassemble everything. You’re the true brains. Brawn and brains. What a powerful combination.” She steps closer, heat flaming her blue irises.
“You’re not giving your dad enough credit.” I’m pushing my limits by teasing her but toying with Cassie is fun. And she doesn’t disappoint.
Cassie unbuttons her blouse, starting at the top. Holding my gaze, she says, “I don’t want to talk about my dad.”
“No?” A slow seductive smile creeps across my face. My girl’s patience is running out.
“Nope.” She reaches the last button and slides the top off. Her red lacy bra exposes those generous tits, and my dick thickens. He obviously doesn’t have any scruples.
“What do you have in mind? To talk about, I mean?” I haven’t made a move toward her. I kind of like this seduction scene she has going on. She has no idea how sexy she is right now.
“I think you know exactly what’s on my mind. And it doesn’t involve talking.” She proceeds to unzip her shorts and slide them over her curves.
