Page 62 of Always Be True: Tino
He arched an eyebrow and took a step back to give her a top-to-bottom look that curled her toes. “Of course, if you’d rather, I’ll let you apologize for insulting my manhood later when we’re alone.”
His grin turned hot and wicked. “I can always borrow my dad’s pickup truck back from Jack if you still want to give it a try.”
What did it say about her that she was actually considering it? She wasn’t sure, but that wasn’t going to stop her. Unfortunately—or maybe fortunately—they’d caught up with the kids and their chaperones.
She shot Tino a flirty smile. “I’ll have to get back to you on that.”
“You do that.”
Before they could continue, Maya was back. She slipped her hand into Tino’s. “Can I walk with you?”
He smiled and said, “Sure thing, but we’ll have to ask your assigned adult if it’s all right.”
The little girl looked decidedly happier as they headed toward the woman, but Tino sure didn’t. He might be smiling for Maya’s benefit, but there wasn’t anything happy about the expression in his eyes. It was as if the sun had gone behind a cloud and the air around them took on a sudden chill. Now wasn’t the time to ask him what it was about the little girl that had him looking so grim when he thought no one would notice.
And truth be told, she wasn’t all that sure she wanted to find out.
