Page 84 of Start Your Engines

It’s time to embrace my future and not focus on my past.

CHAPTER 41

Connor

I can’t stop lookingat her hand. It’s covered by clear wrapping, and beneath is her best lap time like an embossing on her skin. My feet tap as I study it for the umpteenth time.

“Should I drive us home?” I ask, reaching for the keys. “I don’t want you to hurt your hand, and it might be sore or?—”

Senna raises her eyebrows and holds her keys tight.

“Or you could drive because you’re perfectly capable,” I stutter.

She shakes her head as she walks to the driver’s side, and I slide into the passenger seat. She kisses me on the lips, and I taste the fruity jelly sweeties she’s sucked on. “Maybe we should pick up some ingredients so I can cook you dinner?”

She speeds down the road as I click in my seatbelt. She hasn’t mentioned the tattoo I got since she kissed me. Maybe she’s realising I was a bit obsessed with her. “Or we could eat out. Whatever?—”

She trails her fingers up my thigh.

“Or we?—”

“Connor,” she growls. I wink at her. “You’re a right chatterbox this evening.”

“You’re too quiet, and it’s freaking me out.” I’m playing it cool as I chuckle, but I lost my calm about an hour earlier.

She grabs the gear stick, and I instantly miss her warmth. I’m whipped, and although I’m terrified, I’m excited, too.

“Your laughter isn’t fooling anyone,” she says, side-eying me as she takes another corner. Her hand lingers on the gear stick.

I’ve shown enough vulnerability over the last day. I must remember that you don’t show all this emotion when it’s just dating.

She spies me warily but doesn’t say anything more as she drives us through the country roads. I tap my thighs as I glance out the window. “This isn’t the way to my house. Have you got another surprise planned?”

“You’ll see.”

I press my palm to her thigh, sliding it under her dress. She’s so sexy when she drives. Being in the car with her helps me to love driving more. I’ll remember the sweets on her lips and the caress of her spicy floral perfume.

“Don’t move that higher, or I’ll crash.”

“Totally worth it.” She side-eyes me. This time, my smirk reaches my eyes. But the temptation of the surprise stops me from moving higher. Her quads tense as she presses the clutch and pushes the car into fifth gear. “Out of curiosity, are you wearing knickers?”

“You’ll find out later…if you win.”

“What?”

“Just enjoy the drive.”

My little finger catches on the hem of her dress. I pull it slightly, which makes her strap fall. My dick presses against the zipper of my shorts with a desire only she gives me.

“Yes, boss.”

“Connor, we’re here .”

I squint against the bright sunshine. It’s nearly seven in the evening. A security guard opens a barrier and waves us through.

“Where are we? Is this… Why?”

“It’s part of my mission to get you enjoying driving again.”

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