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Apparently Paxton’s nickname for me had traveled fast

"You, too, Penna Or do you prefer Rebel?" I asked, realizing s "Penna’s fine for you, Leah" The genetics in that family were seriously enviable "Of course Wilder is late I barely got hiether?" That would explain the balcony

"Yeah, it’s a three bedrooether"

I nodded, not knohat to say Conversation wasn’t so usually savedto come out of my mouth

My watch read 9:05 am Of course he was late, but I saved the seat next to , students, I’ed man with salt and pepper hair appeared froe "Welcoht ell?"

A cheer went through the auditorium

"Good Now it’s time to buckle down Today is your first full day of classes The ship functions as a self-contained college caular classes, exaistered for the relevant shore excursions, but if you find that you need extra credit, contact your professors to see if they’re offering any extra field studies to boost your grades"

"Morning, Firecracker," Paxton whispered in my ear as he slid into the enore the way htened at the sound of his voice

He si cup of coffee my way I took a tentative sip and nearly ht battle with the huge espresso machine, he’d obviously had no issues with his

"Thank you," I said with a soft smile, more than aware that I hadn’t exactly been nice to him yesterday

He winked

My sto so simple so incredibly sexy? At least he has a shirt on today I called that a win for womankind After all, we had to study so at-sea days When it coiven free rein You’re adults, after all But you’d better be on board when it’s time to sail, or ill leave you behind If you are so unfortunate as to be left, you’d better make it to the next port before we leave, or you’re out of the program No exceptions That includes you, Mr Wilder" He pointed up to Paxton, who grinned

"Hey, I made it on before we left port"

"Uh-huh" Dean Paul didn’t seem amused I liked him already