Page 31 of Tempt Me

“Yes,” hereplied withouthesitation. “Always.”

Afterstaringathimforan immeasurableamountoftime,GigilookedatErinagain.“I told you, I’veapplied for an internship overthesummer. If I getit,there’sachanceI’ll havea job readyand waiting forme when I graduate.”

“What happensifyou don’tgettheinternship?” heasked.

Shelookedbackathim,hereyesdroppingtohismouthforafleetingsecond. “ThenIguessI’ll come andworkforyou.”

Max’spulsequickened. “When doyou findoutaboutit?”

“In twoweeks.”

“Ican’twaitthatlong,Gigi,”hereplied,andhewasn’texactlysurewhetherhewasreferring to having to bring Erin toworkwith him,or to waiting for Gigi.

Sheletoutasmall,annoyedbreath.“Canwetalkaboutthislater?I’msureyouhavetogetback towork.”

Shewasright.Hedidhavetogetbacktorunningthings.Henodded.“Doyouwantanything?A drink?Something toeat?”

Gigi puther handsover hergrowling stomach.“I haven’thad dinner yet.”

“I’ll send someoneouttogetyou food.”

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