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“Did Roet to his photos yet?” Mr Broom asked

“No, ere going to work on them next”

“Very well” He touched the edge of one of Ronment “He’s very talented”

“He is,” I agreed

Mr Brooaze strayed to the open door, and he almost seemed troubled My sto before he ca?

“Your friendship seeood influence on him, Juliet”

“You think so?”

“Yes The kids I’ve seen from Pine Bluff…” his voice trailed off for a ement Half the time, they drop out or end up in jail”

I wasn’t sure what to say besides, “That’s awful”

“It really is It’s unfair They’re not given the same chance most of the kids here are” He blew out an annoyed breath “Even some of my co-workers don’t want kids in the syste this with you Forget I said anything”

“Okay, Mr Broom”

He glanced at the clock “You two should probably wrap up for the day I’m sure Mr Hawkins has to—”

“I have to be back by four,” Ro inside

“Ah, very good You probably have tiet to it,” Mr Broo out of the room

Shaking his head, Roave me a half-smile “You okay?” he asked in a low voice

I nodded slowly The fear and tension fro in on us overshadowed all the aiven me earlier

“Are you?” I asked He seeht before Mr Broom’s interruption

I swear Roaze strayed to the side “I, uh, haven’t had an accident like that since…well, never”

Accident? I wasn’t sure what he meant Well, I had some idea My own cheeks turned hot and I looked away “Sorry”

“Don’t apologize” He picked up ainst his chest “Feel that? My heart’s still racing” He swooped in closer for a kiss “It was a Thank you”

My heart responded with its own quickstep Feeling bold, daring, sexy even, I raised up on my tiptoes and whispered in his ear, “I think my panties are ruined”