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Then he smirks.
I’m very familiar with the sight of Micah Lyonne smirking.
He’s about to make me suffer.
“Check it out, boys. The princess from West Emerald finally decides to hop off her fucking throne and acknowledge the commoners.” He’s being loud on purpose. His buddies crane their necks and stare.
Plus, I now realize he knew I was here the whole time. Of course he did. Micah’s sharp eyes miss nothing.
Two of his friends snicker with laughter.
Micah waits to see what I’ll do.
I’m not interested in playing games with him. But I think I’ll need a dose of humility if I want his help.
“Please.”
God, I nearly choke on the word. Ihatethe fact that I need to tip my head back to see his face. My nose only reaches the middle of his chest.
At least his stupid smirk vanishes. He directs me to an empty spot against the wall and then bends his head to hear me speak. When I inhale I catch a heady mix of alcohol and spiced soap.
“Look, I’m sorry to interrupt your night.”
He snorts out a laugh. “Yeah, it’s the social occasion of the year. You scare your date off?”
“Fortunately.”
He frowns. “What does that mean?”
I’d rather not get into the particulars. “Just didn’t work out. Forget about him. I don’t have my car and my wallet and phone were just stolen in the restroom. So if I could use your phone to call for a ride I’d really appreciate it.”
His face is very close. He’s cleanshaven for once and the light brown hair that often flops down over his eyes has been cropped since the last time I saw him.
Micah is still frowning. “What the hell are you doing all the way down here anyway?”
“Having some new experiences. May I please borrow your phone now, Micah?”
“Planning to call your daddy?”
“No.” I lean against the wall. “He’s out of town on campaign business this weekend.”
“With no idea you’re slumming on the east side, I take it.”
“Correct.” I just wish he wouldn’t say it like that. “I’ll use one of the apps and find a car. I just need to get to the garage where I’m parked downtown.”
Micah rubs his jaw, thinking. “That’s a sketchy proposition. This isn’t West Emerald.”
“I know where I am. And I’ll be fine.”
“Thought you said your wallet was gone.”
“Yes.”
“Isn’t that where you keep your money?”
Damn.Somehow I’d neglected to think this plan through. No cash, no cards, no phone.
“I’ll pay you back tomorrow,” I tell him. “If you spot me the funds.”
