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The words flew from her mouth before she could suck the she could melt like hot wax into the dirt around her “You know, , of course” She jerked her hand away like he caught fire and avoided his gaze

Of course, he wasn’t going to let her off that easy

“Well, if I had known helping you would earnon the other day at your house Or the night at the park, for that rin fell, and his expression turned serious as he added, “Actually, if you’re paying your debts toyou with your calc homework”

Abby scoffed “I drove you to

school, so maybe you’re the one that owes me a favor”

“Just say the word, and I’ll give you as many kisses as you want”

Abby crossed her arnore the ball of heat igniting in her chest and hating how red she was certain her cheeks were

“Not today, then?” he asked When Abby narrowed her eyes further, Kaden laughed “Fine No kisses At least not now But I’es” He leaned closer, his voice dropping an octave, his war her ear as he whispered “Weto kiss h, you won’t be able to help yourself”

Abby’s breath caught in her throat, but her better senses prevailed, and she whacked him in the arm “Speak for yourself Would you please focus?”

For someone who didn’t have a social life, Kaden had no proble it out there

He raised his hands in defense “Sorry You bring it out in me Back to the problem at hand”

“Thank you”

“We’ll just need to talk to my dad See e can find out”

He fidgeted, scratching the back of his neck, and Abigail re—the one where his father didn’t want hiirl in his free time

“Wait How’s he going to react to you trying to help me?” Abby asked