Her lips tugged up on one side despite herself. “And maybe stay the night?”
He bit down on his bottom lip and pumped his eyebrows once. “Maybe.”
She exhaled a frustrated groan and closed her eyes. When she opened them, his expression had switched from playful to concerned.
“I’m driving you crazy, aren’t I?” he asked.
If she said yes, would he understand that it wasn’thim, it was just the circumstances?
She took a breath. “What do you want to drink? I’ll put this order in…and we’ll see how you feel about coming over later.”
“Dr. Pepper,” he replied quickly.
She cracked a smile. “Do you want rum in it or anything?”
“Nope. I don’t want anything clouding my thoughts.”
His tone sounded meaningful, and she glanced up quickly.
“I know how I feel,” he said solidly. “And I’ll be here to take you home tonight.”
Her insides fluttered and she swallowed.
And then she left to put the order in.
And he was still there when her shift ended to take her home.
CHAPTERTWENTY-THREE
ANYONE
DAVE
They crossed the threshold of the loft and Kara gave him a stealthy salute before disappearing down the hall.
So this was it.
They were alone and he was going to tell her all the things.
All of them.
Any minute now.
Sabine collapsed on the couch and closed her eyes.
“Those models can really get after it,” she said sleepily. “They weren’t even a little wasted at the end.”
“Yeah, I think they went to a club that was still open down the street.” He sat down in the opposite corner of the couch, facing her.
“Am I old or do I just not have the proper constitution for that kind of life?” she asked.
He patted his lap. “Gimme your feet.”
She eyed him warily but swung her legs around and placed them in his lap. He immediately took one in both hands and began rubbing it.
A groan escaped her and she sunk further into the cushions.
“There is nothing wrong with your constitution. Those ladies live a lifestyle most can’t keep up with. They probably won’t sleep until tomorrow night.”