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“I’m more than the mayor’s son.”
His usual confidence didn’t come through. He said it like he wanted to convince himself.
I should have been spending time with my family, not arguing and feeling bad for this guy I barely knew. What had gotten into me? “You can drop me off back at the gift shop. My mom will swing by on her way to the airport.”
Nick slowed with the traffic passing through the central blocks of Main Street. He turned on a side street and pulled over in a driveway marked Deliveries Only. The automatic locks unlocked.
I felt the acute need to apologize for inserting myself in his life. For my attitude. For assuming him to be the cliché he consistently demonstrated. The more time I spent with Nick, the more I avoided my family. Fixing his life didn’t fix mine.
Since the second I stepped out of my car on that country road, he’d been trying to charm me. Now the charm fell away, leaving a figure unvarnished and stone-like. I had no idea what to make of Nick Bennington.
“Thanks for the help today.” He wouldn’t look at me.
“Nick.”
A calm smile replaced the stone. “You’ve been nice enough to humor me. Tell your mom thanks for letting you hang out.”
“I didn’t need permission to hang out. I wanted to help you.”
“And you did. The event won’t be nearly as terrible now.” His knuckles turned white as he gripped the wheel.
“You’re not a Fail Hard. I’m sorry I said that.”
His grip loosened. “Go spend time with your family, Megan. I’ve got it from here.”
I tugged on my mittens and gathered my purse. There wasn’t much left to say at this point. “Sorry, Nick. Thanks for the ride.”
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Nick
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“SHE THINKS I’M THEbiggest waste of space.” The truth hit hard even one pint in.
Austin nudged my beer closer. “Drink up, buddy. You’ll forget about the city girl in no time.”
