Page 105 of Full Tilt
Me
What were the other contributing factors?
Tommy
Now, that would be telling. I can’t give away all my secrets until you agree to go on a date with me.
Me
Good relationships aren’t built on secrets. Tell me.
Tommy
Demons are known to harass and persistently torture. And since that’s all you did to me, despite not even trying, I knew the nickname fit you perfectly.
That, and … holy shit, have you seen you in bed?!
I squeeze my thighs together underneath the table.
“Having fun there, babe?” Collins asks on a raised brow.
I drop my phone, a hot flush radiating across my cheeks. “Shit. I’m sorry. I?—”
“Got a little sidetracked?” Kendra asks on a smile.
“Exactly that,” I reply, picking up my phone.
Me
I’m with the girls, so I have to go. I’ll see you later … maybe.
Tommy
What plans do you have today?
Me
Not much. Probably the gym, and then I might head to that wholesale foods store you always order from.
Tommy
Feeding your body well. Good girl. You’ll need all the energy you can muster for tonight.
Me
I said I might see you later.
Tommy
You can see me right now if you’d like. Turn around.
Slowly, I turn in my chair.
There, with his dark blue Blades hoodie pulled up and over his head, Tommy stands in the window decorated with string lights and wreaths.
My mouth waters.
He drops his eyes from mine and back down to his cell.
