Page 19 (1/2)

It was all because she didn’t believe she had a right to actually tell them what she wanted

“You’re rather blunt,” she said

“I don’t want you to get the wrong impression”

“What kind of impression would that be?”

“That I’ your brains out, Autuain”

She sht now to say a whole lot”

“We don’t have to tell anyone I don’t give a fuck what Summer says, but I see what you’re worried about I won’t tell It’ll just be me and you, no one else”

“I-I…” Words were always failing her around him

Staring at Carter, she wondered what to say The good girl inside her was telling her to walk away, and not do anything about it The bad girl, she wanted to play, and play hard

“I’ll let you think about it” He gave her the su for the car to be fixed Once they were done, he handed her the keys and headed out “Your car is a good one”

She turned toward him “Today, and the other day, it was a mistake, Carter”

“Fine” He stepped closer

“We shouldn’t repeat that mistake”

“Okay” Another step, and his body was next to hers “You think this is a mistake The way I make you feel”

“Carter?”