Page 109 of Ignite

She grins.

“Oh, yeah?”

Jesus, why is my stomach doing somersaults?

“Well, this isn’t just about sex. Not for me. I like you, Hallie. You as a person. I want to get to know you, all of you, properly. Your little quirks, what makes you laugh, and what makes you tick. So, will you go on a date with me? For real?”

She runs the back of her hand along my stubble. Fucking hell, am I about to start sweating? Why is it so hot in here?

“Yes, beastie. I’d love that.”

I lean in and capture her lips, letting my kiss speak the volumes that I can’t voice out loud. I am so out of my depth here, but this woman, she’s keeping me afloat.

So I’ll do anything possible to keep her beside me.

I pull back and study her eyes. My mom always said they’re the gateway to the soul.

And when I look into hers, I feel that.

“Tonight?”

I know she’s not working after six.

“I can do that. What shall we do?” she asks.

“Well, I have my fight tonight. I’d like to have you there, and then maybe I’ll have a surprise for you after I win.”

Her eyes go wide.

“W-with your family?” she stutters.

“Shit. Is that too much?”

She giggles.

“For a first date? Maybe. But I’d love to. Dr. Quinn will be there?”

“He will. Nothing bad will ever happen to you when you’re around us.”

She frowns.

“What if I get all horny watching you beast it out in the cage? Ugh. I bet you’re hot as fuck.” She fans herself and tips her head back.

I take the opportunity to sink my teeth into her neck.

More marks.

Mine.

“Oh, I’ll let that thought fuel me to win quicker so I can get to you faster.”

“I’ll be waiting for you.”

She kisses my nose. I groan as my phone vibrates on the bedside table. Picking it up, I see a chain of messages from Keller.

“Oh, shit,” I grumble.

Keller

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