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“Good Toodles”

She watched in silence as her , she cradled her head in her hands

“Wow” Jake’s voice was tinged with awe

“Yeah Myelse”

Claire glanced at Jake He looked dazed, the nor her h school

“Thanks for helpingwith me was brilliant I appreciate it”

He leveled the full force of his slate-blue eyes at her “I a with you”

“Oh no” Claire slapped her palet Mo with me”

She couldn’t play house with hiether in the ether in the bathroom No way could she keep her heart in check in that situation

In two long steps, he was beside her He tugged at her elbow and spun her around to face hi happen to you You’re safe with me”

He promised protection, but that wasn’t what she wantedher life turned upside down by a crazyPerhaps she would have reacted this strongly to Jake under any circumstances No matter the reason, she wanted this man, and wanted him badly

“Ah his jeans

“Yes I’m here for a job That’s all” A vein throbbed at his temple “I don’t want to want you, but I can’t seem to help it”

What did she gain fro as he didn’t stay the night? Nothing Her decision h her body, grabbed his waistband and pulled hi me so bad?”

“Yes”