Page 22 of Too Enchanting

I gave her a small smile and stood up as she did the same.

“Sure thing,” I said, then pulled my phone out. “Maybe we should exchange numbers. I mean, I know where you live, and I’ll be seeing you at the shoot, but … just in case.”

“Yeah, sure,” she said, and we logged each other in our phones.

We walked out and paused on the sidewalk.

“Don’t work too hard,” I told her gently, reaching out to take her hand in mine and run my thumb lightly over her knuckles.

She looked down at our hands, and I did the same, wondering why I’d done that, but liking the feel of her smooth skin.

I released her hand and she looked back up at me.

“I won’t,” Serena replied softly. “Have a good night.”

I watched her walk to the gallery, unlock the door, and go inside, before turning to head back to my truck. There was a grin on my lips, and possibilities in my mind, as I pulled away from the curb and headed home.

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