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He had a crush on me for months? “I noticed you too. Especially the dimple. Though you are a lot older than I imagined.”

“That means I have a lot to teach you.” A wicked smile slid onto his lips. “Is there anything you’d like to learn? To know?”

I want to know what it’s like when you kiss me.

But I was too embarrassed to say that out loud, especially when my grandfather was just around the corner, probably eavesdropping.

As though Kain understood, he leaned in and whispered, “I’ve imagined doing so many things to you. Give me the chance to show you.” His warm breath caressed my skin, and tingles rushed through me.

Gathering myself, I touched his cheek. “You weren’t the only guy who asked me out.”

He grunted. “Who were they?”

I let out a laugh. “Probably no one you know.”

A crease formed between his eyebrows. “Am I too late?”

“Why are you still single?”

“Like I told your grandfather, I’m waiting for the woman I want. I haven’t wanted anyone as much as I want you.”

His honesty warmed me, and I didn’t know what to say. There was a big age gap between us. Some people might not be concerned, but I was. Kain was an experienced man. Would he get bored talking to someone like me who hadn’t seen life as much as he had? Would he move on after one date? These were practical questions that any sane person would think about.

Give him one date. You have nothing to lose.

Dinner with him would restart my life in a new way. But I had a responsibility for this week. I couldn’t just abandon Grandpa and go to dinner. He was my guest.

“I’d love to, but I have to tend to my?—”

A groan sounded as Grandpa strode up to us. I knew from his facial expression that he’d been eavesdropping. “My back is sore from all the cooking. I heard something about dinner? In case you’re thinking about inviting me, I won’t be able to make it. I’d like to stay in and watch some television tonight. You kids go and have fun.”

Kain and I exchanged an amused glance as a quiet understanding passed between us. Grandpa just set me up on a date.

I didn’t know how to take that.

“Thank you for the cupcakes, Kain. I’ll be having one tonight.” He went back to the kitchen, leaving me alone with Kain again.

“I can’t believe it,” I muttered.

“I can. He’s a smart man. He knows what’s best for her granddaughter.”

“Is that so?” I didn’t know why Grandpa pushed us together. Did he see something in Kain that I was oblivious to?

“Have dinner with me and find out.”

Six

EVA

I thumbed through my closet, looking for an outfit for tonight’s dinner. But where was he taking me? A girl needed to dress appropriately, especially when this was my first date in a long while.

I’ve imagined doing so many things to you. Give me the chance to show you. His words echoed in my head. The inner muscles of my thighs tightened as I envisioned what he wanted to do to me. I wanted those experienced hands all over me.

Stop it. This is only the first date.

Turning my attention back to the location, I texted him.

Eva: Where are we going tonight?

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