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He laid a massive hand over hers “No” He handed the waiter his card

Rachel wanted the evening to last, but despite Lev being the man she’d fantasized about for the last few months, her father’s reaction to Lev’s unexpected visit didn’t bode well At first, she assumed he was a player, a man who conquered all woood senses also warned her soer Feral Thethe herd anier Her pulse co Play it safe

Lev signed the bill and smiled “Shall we enjoy the New Year’s festivities?”

“I really shouldblack wolves”

“Your house is okay, but if you prefer, I can cancel my hotel reservation and stay”

Her cheeks burned “I offered to split the cost of the meal”

His face twisted in hurt “Rachel, you don’t think I expect you to pay…?”

She whispered despite the din of conversation “No, of course not It’s just I’oes to bed on the first date” God help irl with him

He laughed “Of course I understand I just don’t want you to be alone after the break-in I will treat you like—a sister”

Her heart clenched Great That’s all the dinner was, gratitude to her father for saving his life “Most generous, but your hotel accommodations are probably much nicer”

“I ements online, but I have not checked in yet”

“You haven’t?” Who arrives at a city and doesn’t check in first?

“I wanted dinner first and noish to bring in the New Year with you”

“You do?”

He took her hand and his warazed at her “No arguht, we bring in the New Year together and then I alk you ho about”