raven is fine. As fine as a man can be who has to raise a daughter on his own while working long hours. “He’ll be alright.”
I know she wants to know more, but she doesn’t push. “What did you want to talk about at the coffee shop? You said it was important in your text.”
It felt important at the time. I wanted to tell her about a conversation I had with Sem about her work. He’s impressed.
That can wait now. Repairing the damage I’ve done to our connection can’t.
“Can we talk after class tonight?” I want her alone, and in my arms when we talk. I can’t do it here when a customer can walk in at any moment.
“Are you coming to class?” A small smile tugs on the corners of her lips. “I thought you might have given up on that.”
“I don’t give up when I want something this badly.” I want to lean in and kiss her, but I can’t be sure she won’t gift me with a turned cheek.
She reads between the lines. She knows I’m not about to give up on her, on us. I want this. Fuck, do I want this.
“I’ll see you in class.” She moves a step away from me.
“And after class?” I ask hopefully.
“One step at a time, Griffin.” She pauses for a second. “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”
It’s too late for that. I’m falling for this woman. My heart is taking the lead and now, I’m just along for the ride.
***
Great.
Just great.
Rufus’s replacement is a bigger dick than he is... has a bigger dick.
Brenda is thrilled. Me, not so much.
I got here on time for once, and was surprised to see Piper at the front of the class talking to man who at first, glance looked a hell of a lot like Rufus. That was with his clothes on.
Now, that’s he stripped and he’s standing on the stage at the front of the studio facing everyone, it’s obvious that this guy received a gift in life that Rufus never had.
“Holy hell, that thing is enormous.” Brenda leans forward on her stool. “It’s not even hard. It would rip me in two, but what a way to go.”
I glance down at the floor.
I know Piper has to be up there talking to him, but for fuck’s sake, why do I have to witness this? “Good evening, everyone.” Piper claps her hands together. “I want to introduce you all to our new model. Rufus was called away to London. Lucky for us, we now get to work with Cameron.”
“Cameron,” Brenda echoes his name in a soft tone. “I’ve always loved that name.”
I glance over at her. She’s staring at the man who is now rocking a full-on erection.
Jesus. I thought I was impressive.
“As you can see, for the most part, Rufus and Cameron have the same body type.” Piper’s eyes flit down to his groin. “For tonight, let’s focus on Cameron’s upper body.”
Cameron gives her a nod before he leans down to whisper something in her ear.
She looks up at him and laughs before she whispers something back.
What the fuck is that?
“Why do all the models want the teacher?” Brenda turns on her stool to look at me. “She’s pretty but what has she got that I don’t have?”