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“Just give me your phone number, Zoey.”

“Fine.” I rattled off my number.

A few seconds later, my phone pinged. Pulling it from my purse, I had a text from an unfamiliar number.

“I’m guessing this is you?” I held up my phone.

“Yep. Now, send me a text with your address.”

“I will.” I smiled.

“Now,” he said.

“You’re very bossy.” My brows furrowed as I typed in my address and sent it to him.

“In more ways than one.” He winked. “I’ll pick you up at six-thirty.” He climbed out of the Jeep.

A soft smile crossed my lips as I watched him walk away.

CHAPTER 10

Carter

“Uncle Carter?” I heard Riley shout from downstairs.

“Up here,” I shouted.

She walked into the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed while I put on my watch.

“Hot date tonight?”

“Yes.” I smiled.

“With that woman who’s opening a bakery?”

“Yes. Her name is Zoey.”

“I like that name.” She smiled.

I smiled back at her while I grabbed my shoes and sat on the edge of the bed.

“Don’t forget the condoms,” Riley spoke.

I looked at her and furrowed my brows.

“What? Just in case things get hot and heavy. You don’t want any surprises, do you?” She cocked her head.

“No, I don’t.”

“Exactly.” She stood up and pointed at me. “Have fun tonight, Uncle Carter.” She kissed my cheek and left the bedroom.

I shook my head and chuckled. Grabbing my keys, I climbed into my car, punched her address into my GPS, and headed to her apartment. When I knocked on her apartment door and she opened it, I gasped as I stared and noted how sexy she looked.

“Hi. Come on in.”

“Hi.” I smiled. “I see Shaun’s guys got everything set up.” I walked over to the table where a large computer and other equipment sat.

“Yeah. They were waiting for me when I got home from the dealership. Just let me grab my purse, and we can leave.”

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