Page 105 of Wilde Abandon

“I’m heading out for a little while, so you can concentrate and focus.”

“I like having you here.”

“I know, but you’ve got stuff to do and I’m going bar crawling.”

He frowned up at her.“I wanted to take you to lunch.”

“If lunch is at noon, you’re an hour late.I’m going to ask your assistant to get something sent up to you, while I scope out what’s around here.”

“I’ll go with you.”

She shook her head, just as Jeremy groaned under his breath.His project was due in three days and without figuring out the issue he was having in his code, he’d miss his deadline.“I’ll be fine on my own.I just want to see what’s out there.Maybe I’ll find someplace I’d like to work.”

He held out his hand.“Give me your phone.”

“I know how to use the map thing.”

He rolled his eyes.“The map thing will help, but if you need a ride, you’ll need a rideshare app.”Fox took her phone, then briefly looked at Jeremy.“Give me a few minutes to get my girl set up.”

“Not a problem.”Jeremy glanced at her again.“You should check out O’Leary’s and the Bend.Lunchtime is okay, but those places are really hopping at happy hour and late into the night.”

“Do they have live music?”

“On weekends.”

“Thanks.”

Fox pulled out his wallet and a credit card.

“What are you doing?”

“Rideshare needs a card.You pay for the ride through the app.”

“I have my own card.”

“My city.My invite to bring you here.You want to go out and do stuff, it’s on me.”

“Fox, you don’t have to do that.”

“I want to.I need to know you’re safe and have a way home.”

“So you’re asking me to get into a car with a stranger?

He glared at her.“Be careful.Verify the license plate and face match the app.”He held up the phone and showed her how to order a car and pay.The instructions seemed simple enough.

“I plan on sticking close to here for now, so I’ll probably just walk.”

“That’s fine, but if you need a ride, you’re all set.So please, I know it’s new and not what you’re used to, but use it.”Worry lines creased his forehead.

“Okay.I’ll see you in a few hours.Please eat whatever your assistant gets you.”

“Will you meet me back here by six?”

She eyed him.“Will you be done by six?”

“I want to take you to dinner.”

She brushed her hand over his head.“I’ll be here then.”

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