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“Because of someone who’s never coming back.” She wiggled in my hold, but I refused to let her go. “Do you want to be happy, Wicked?”
“I only remember what that looks like. Not how to do it.”
“Let me remind you.” I brushed my lips against her neck. She relaxed a fraction.
“It’s wrong.”
“We’re right. Who else could put up with me?”
“What makes you think I can?” Her hands rested on top of mine. “Or that I want to?”
I nibbled her ear. “You wouldn’t be here right now if you didn’t.”
“I’m here for the free vacation.”
“Free? I’m sending you a bill when we get back.”
“You’re an ass,” she said half-heartedly.
“Which is why you love me.”
She twisted around. “Ido notlove you.”
I pressed my mouth to hers to cover up the sting. “You know what I meant, Wicked. I understand your feelings or rules, whatever they are, perfectly.”
“If you did, you’d leave me alone.”
“It’s exactly why I can’t.” I turned her, so that her back rested against my front once more. I buried my face in her neck.
“Patrick.”
“Tell me how you see this playing out.”
“We’re not”—a moan escaped her—“going to play family.”
I nipped the crook of her neck. “Wearea family.” I sank my teeth into her earlobe. “This one, you picked.”
“I didn’t choose you.”
“Did I force you into my bed?”
“I’m not sure.”
I froze and tipped her chin. “What the hell is that supposed to mean?”
“Let’s go ride the ferry.”
“What?” She looked at me like I’d grown another head.
Maybe I had.
I motioned to the fading form down the street. “Your dad has Blake for the night. Did you have big plans back over in Jersey?”
She nibbled her lip, stared past me at Dino’s. Marlow was all confidence, all the time. This uncertainty—vulnerability—threw me a curve.
“Come on.” I linked my arm through hers. “Whatever you were going to do wouldn’t be nearly as fun as hanging out with me.”
For a few steps, I dragged her, but she finally walked beside me.
