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“And someone touches us, them, you take ‘em out.” Not a question. A statement.

I sip my drink, watching him. “I mean, I thought I was good at it. But I guess I wasn’t as careful as I should have been. They don’t have proof. I don’t think.”

His fingers flex on the table. Then, in one smooth, effortless motion, he grabs my chair and drags me closer.

Like I weigh nothing.

His knees bracket mine, his mouth just close enough to make my skin prickle.

“So what’s next?” His voice is low, teasing. “More questions? Test drive?”

My breath hitches.

I hate how much I want him already.

“I don’t even know at this point,” I admit. “I would usually do a test drive before taking you home to meet everyone because.” I gesture vaguely at him. “You could be a shit lover. Or have a small dick. Or any number of things that could be a dealbreaker.”

Callum’s grin turns wolfish. “Well. No pressure, then.” His hand traces up my thigh, teasing the edge of my skirt. “Let’s head to my place. See if we can rock the trailer just right.”

Chapter Twenty-Six

Callum

I shouldn’t be bringing her back to my place.

She’s trouble.

Not the kind I’m used to, the wide-eyed, flirty kind that throws herself at a bad man for the thrill of it. Nah. She’s something else entirely.

Something I should probably be running the fuck away from.

Instead, I’m gripping the wheel with one hand, the other on her knee, driving her straight to my fucking doorstep.

Because this girl is going to ruin me.

And I’ve never been the type to turn down a good fucking downfall.

She’s watching me. I can feel it. Has been the whole ride.

Sizing me up.

Like she’s trying to decide exactly how she wants to devour me.

It’s fucking cute.

She thinks she’s in control.

We’ll see about that.

I pull into my lot, kill the engine. The trailer’s dark, quiet. Just the way I like it.

She twists in her seat, tucking one leg under her like she’s making herself comfortable.

Like she’s staying a while.

“You sure you want this, sweetie?” I ask, watching her.

She cocks her head, eyes all big and sweet, like I just said the dumbest fucking thing in the world.

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