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But today’s not the day

“You’re so reen eyes studysoht at me

Luca’s not the first person to have told me I resemble my brother We both had honey-brown hair We both loved ani in our dad’s footsteps We were both stubborn and independent We didn’t care what people thought about us

That’s probably why Mom was never too fond of us We were both too similar to her ex-husband, to the point where she didn’t feel like ere hers

That’s a good thing, by the way My , and I’d die before I become like her

“How long will you be in town for?” Luca asks yet another question

“Forever, hopefully,” I say

“You’re staying for good?” he asks with aI can’t decode I can’t tell if he’s happy to hear the news

“Yeah I’ve always planned on co Peter at the clinic, but” I let my voice trail off as I attempt to s the luain “Well, I’m here now, and nobody else can run the clinic, so here I am”

“I’m sure everyone will be happy to hear that”

I notice he doesn’t say he’s happy to hear that It shouldn’t h

We’re the only animal clinic in Ashbourne Without us, pet owners would have to drive about one hour to the nearest town, Dewhurst, to see a vet

“I hope so” I nod

For ato turn on the ignition and drive away, hi there, I can’t even close the car door

“Do you still have my number?” he asks

“Yeah, if you haven’t changed it in five years”

“I haven’t,” he says “Call ”

“I will”

Most likely, though, I won’t

I ; Luca’s sexy as sin Even in this quiet little toole around hi portion of Luca’s clientele is just woun, and maybe even fuck them

I mean, I used to be one of those women—sort of

But to get involved with him would be trouble I don’t need the complications

There are two things I need to focus on: run the clinic and indulge in my secret vice