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"One kiss?"

"Two."

"Don't get greedy."

"One, then." I approached her. "But a good one."

"Stephanie could have caught us!"

"One good one— final offer."

She laughed. "Fine!"

Laughing, I brought her close and kissed her hard— then soft and lovingly, because that's how kissing her precious mouth should be, too.

She smiled at me and locked the door to the shower room, just in case, and I laughed. I took a shower, too, planning for a quick workout in the evening to make up for my morning distractions.

Still, I waited for her to get ready, and I made up an excuse to take her to her office.

Chapter 29

Vi

Andrew's latest attempt hadcompletely disappeared from my mind by the time open mic night came around.

My driver dropped me off at the karaoke bar's curb, and I skipped inside with my heart in my throat. That was the night I got to hear Jake sing live, and eagerness electrified every nerve ending I possessed.

Jake and I had agreed to meet fifteen minutes before Lina and Gabe were supposed to arrive. It gave us a tiny bit of privacy, right after the place opened but before people crowded us. I had made it five minutes earlier than expected, and yet I found Jake scrunched over a high table.

I came to a sudden stop. His leg shook; he had crossed his arms over the table and his head hung low. Most of what I couldsee was his reddish-blond hair, and his big shoulders pulled up to his ears.

As much as I craved the moment his voice filled every corner of the room, it was the mellow embrace of my devotion for him that flashed forward.

I walked to him slowly, the wings of my feelings wrapping around my ribcage. "I wish I could take this weight off your shoulders. I can take my stomach in knots for you, but you? I wish you could simply enjoy this tonight."

Jake lifted his head at the sound of my voice. His eyes were closed, but a small smile hid in the corner of his mouth.

His light eyelashes fluttered open. His eyes looked a dark gray in the faint light of the venue.

"I'll manage." He glanced to the door, before putting a warm hand on my face and stealing a kiss. "But I'm sure as hell glad you're here."

He retreated. With Gabe being on his way to us, we couldn't risk much more than we already had.

I sighed. "I have something to show you while we're alone."

I wore a button-down long blouse; one of my favorites, made with a silky lilac material whose softness contrasted with the masculine collar. I slid my hands down my front, unbuttoning fast.

"What on earth are you doing?" Jake asked.

I smiled and pulled the side panels away, to reveal the tank top I'd had done especially for the occasion. It tucked away in my tight jeans, but it showcased the design I'd gotten printed on it.

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