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She giggled. “I’m at work, Sheriff.”
He pulled her against his chest. “When do you get off?”
Her eyes darkened. “I don’t think how I get off is any of your business.”
All the blood drained straight to his cock. Fuck, now all he could think about was her touching herself. He liked this new side to Belle.
“From work, dirty girl.” The timbre of his voice deepened.
“Six.”
“How about you meet me and TJ at the courts and then we get dinner together?”
She smiled. “Sounds good.”
“It’s a date.” For the first time in his life, the words held weight. The fear was still there, but the alternative was to let her go. And maybe his father was right after all, because not being able to let her go would be his weakness.
Chapter 28
Bently
Bently swirled, swatting his hand out to reach for the ball. TJ was quick, but not quick enough this time. His fingers caught the tip, sending the basketball bouncing off the backboard and missing the rim. Bently winced and rubbed his side at the lingering stiffness.
“Foul!” Belle’s sweet voice called from the sidelines.
Bently rested his hands on his hips, catching his breath. “How was that a foul?”
“Hey, don’t argue with the ref or you’re out!” She laughed.
He shook his head. “You believe this?” he asked TJ.
TJ dribbled the ball. “Man, I learned a long time ago, life is much better when I don’t argue with my sister.”
Bently chuckled. “Alright, you get in here, ref. You can be on TJ’s team.”
“Nah, I’m just an observer.” She waved dismissively.
He stalked over and grabbed her hand, pulling her onto the court.
“Bently, I’m still in my scrubs and work shoes,” she protested.
“Doesn’t bother me any.” He swatted her ass playfully.
Her brows knit together, but amusement lit in her eyes. “You’re gonna get schooled, old man.”
He slapped a hand over his heart and grimaced. “Old man? Well, tell me how you really think of me.”
“You’re what, thirty-five?” She giggled.
“Try thirty-two.”
“Eight years older than me.” She smiled.
His breath stalled. “You’re only twenty-four?” How had this not come up before?
“You thought I was older?” She narrowed her eyes at him.
He held up his hands, placating. “No, no. I just. Damn. I didn’t realize I was so much older than you.”
