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Prologue

Millie

Why exactly did I wear heels today? And stockings? It’s freaking February and I’ my tush off

Standing here on the side of the road, I look desperate Mostly because I am desperate

I love this car, but for I’ down on me

Holding my phone up to the sky, I pray to the God of my provider’s 4G cellular network to show race All I need is to place one call

Zero bars

Gah

Blowing air out of as station is ten et to FedEx before it closes

I dig in the tiny trunk of my car for a tool, pop the hood, and hold the wrench in

Maybe someone will take pity on me and pull over and help

I’ about ods who didn’t answer o, will find a way to deliver a ine

Chapter 1

Moxon

The powder blue VW Beetle perched on the side of the road hasmy head as memories wash overass truck She’s bent over the hood, her round ass forcing et out of my truck, she’s turned to face oddamn clue how to use it

Smoke billows around the sorry excuse for a car and it makes the situation appear more dire than it probably is Truth be told, this is no life or death situation I know that because I’ht now there is no fire to put out In fact, the only thing I wanna do is scoop this little piece of candy up inshe has a soft center, with those generous curves and poutyout

“How can I help you, little Miss Thing?” I ask, crossing ot off work and considering that I spentoil, I know I’ ar she needs

“The na”

I give her a lohistle with a grin on my face

“Why are you s?” she asks, arms crossed, brows furrowed