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I was still smiling when I met Savage’s gaze. He didn’t look happy.

“Virgil’s a huge flirt,” he announced. “Don’t fall for his charm.”

Before I could reply, he turned and stalked toward his motorcycle.

The front door to Three Kings opened again behind me and Brielle popped her head out. “You ready for me to show you the lay of the land?”

Chapter 9

Savage

I can’t sleep.

Smiling,I typed out a reply.

Me

Try warm milk.

Savage

Fucking vile.

Three dots appeared on the screen and a moment later another text appeared.

Savage

Did I wake you up?

Me

No. I’ve been awake.

Savage

Are you wearing that cute little nightgown you were wearing this morning?

Me

Yes

Savage

Are you going to invite me over?

I stared at my screen, biting my lip. I hadn’t been able to stop thinking about Savage all day. Brielle probably wanted to hit me for my inattention at various times.

Savage

Evie, are you going to make me beg?

I loved the idea of him begging. Savage didn’t have to plead for a woman’s attention, ever.

But he was begging for me.

He’s impossible to ignore.

If I invited him over, that implied he would sleep here.

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