Page 24 of Sweet Virgin

Did he really just tempt me?

I thought he had seen how serious I was, that his actions weren't okay and he needed to stand up and say he was sorry to these to people. He didn't.

Leaning into his ear, I whispered. “If you don't, you'll be leaving here in an ambulance. Can you understand that? Do not fuck with me.”

His face drained to white as I watched him swallow a large lump down his throat.He heard me that time.

Turning to the couple, he nodded his head. “I'm sorry.” His eyes moved rapidly around from ceiling to floor and back again, never locking on mine. It was the reaction I wanted, even if I didn't get to smack him like he deserved.

The old man nodded at him, rubbing his wife's back. Her hands were curled tightly into her lap as she smiled nervously and nodded too.

Stepping back, I fanned my arm out to let him pass. “That's better, now get the hell out of here.”

He stood frozen, fiddling with his hands, then wiping them anxiously on his thighs. Laughing inside, I was tempted to lurch at him quickly just to fuck with him. But I held back, figuring his balls had just shrunk enough in size.

“Get out of here,” I demanded, waving him off. The kid rushed passed me, breaking into a slow jog. After making sure he kept on his way, I turned back to the couple. “I hope you both have a better evening.” Taking my wallet out, I tugged out a fifty dollar bill and held it between my fingers. “Here, have dinner on me tonight.”

“Oh no, no no no. I can't accept that. I should be paying you for teaching him a lesson.” The man shook his head, laughing. “I'm not as nimble as I used to be, these old bones can't handle it anymore. But, he deserved a good kick in the ass.”

“Joel.” His wife snapped her head up, giving him a nasty glare.

Smiling, I took his hand and folded it around the bill. “Dinner for you and your lovely wife.” While holding his hand, I shook it, letting go of the money. Flashing them one more smile, I walked back to the terminal door.

It made me feel good to know that they would have a better night, and even better knowing that another jerk had just been knocked down a peg.

Glancing around the room, it was mostly vacant now with a few stragglers hanging around, charging their phones in open sockets and rifling through their bags.

My eyes zeroed in on each and every face, but none of them were Allie.

Fuck!

She's not here.

She didn't come.

Letting out a heavy breath, I felt deflated. My shoulders fell forward, eyes dropping to the floor. I had been so hopeful she would take this chance on me, that she would feel the same excitement I had.

Dragging my hand over the back of my neck, I kicked a foot into the floor and turned to leave.

“Do you always put yourself in danger for people you don't know?” Her smile was sparkling, eyes squinted tight. “I was waiting for your head to pop off.”

There she was, right behind me, holding the same green satchel she had back in Waterford. Her hair was pulled into a high bun, loose strands dangled around her cheeks, framing her face.

She was beautiful, turning a bitter moment into a high I couldn't explain.

“You saw that?”

“I did.”

“And?” I asked, breaching the space between us.

“You're noble, that's a good thing.” Crossing one leg over the other, Allie leaned against the wall.

“Noble?” Laughing, I lifted a finger to her arm and stroked her soft skin. “I'm no prince, that's for sure.”

Tilting her head, she smiled big. “You came to my rescue, you came to theirs. . . That's pretty close.” Standing up, Allie leaned in, raising up onto her toes and kissing my cheek.

“I'm glad you decided to take my offer.” Drawing my fingertips over the curve of her jaw, I traced her throat. She was warm to the touch, cheeks blushing cherry red as I caressed her neck.

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