Chapter 25

Pulling her onto my lap, I stare into her beautiful hazel eyes, brushing her hair behind her ears.

“Start hydrating,” I smirk. “The next time I see you … It’s going to be a marathon.

” She giggles, rolling her eyes. “Such a brat,” I whisper, lightly kissing her lips.

“Let me walk you home,” I say, tracing my thumb along her cheekbone and holding her in my lap. She pouts, and I fucking love it.

I’m reckless with her—out of control. And I like her too much. It’s too soon to like her like this. I don’t know if I’m truly ready to have someone in my life again. Real-ity is all-consuming. I don’t know if I can give her enough time.

“It’s a five-minute walk,” she says.

“Crime in Chicago is bad, and it’s dark out.”

“I’ll be fine.”

“I’m walking you home.” She crashes her lips into mine. “So fucking sexy,” I growl. As much as I want to keep this going, I push her back. “Will you go out with me on one more date?”

“Maybe,” she flirts.

“Dani,” I grumble.

“As long as you fuck me on the next date.”

I bite my lip. “It’s taking all of my energy to not rip your clothes off right now. If we go out again, I will fuck you until you can’t walk.”

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