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We sit in silence, watching the bad guy get caught. He doesn’t move at all.
I whisper his name and get no response. I try again, and still nothing. Craning my neck offers enough of a glimpse to realizehe’s sound asleep, and I’m stuck.
At least my pajamas are already on. I turn off the bedside light and pick up my phone to set an earlier alarm. Jake needs to leave early for his race tomorrow.
Martin didn’t send a single DM the entire evening. I dither before deciding he can wait until tomorrow.
Sarah: Maddie?!!? I need you.
Maddie: This is Boone. Sorry, she’s in the shower. Do you want her to call you when she gets out?
Absolfuckinglutely not.
Sarah: It’s not a big deal. I’ll see her soon. Good luck tomorrow.
Maddie: Don’t need it. I’m already spectacular.
I roll my eyes and concentrate on another episode because it’s better than replaying the evening.
11-Jake
I splash more water on my face and attempt to finger-comb my hair back into place. It doesn’t work.
“Princess, how do I look?”
“Like a man so full of shame he doesn’t know he’s doing the walk of shame.” Sarah leans against the bathroom door frame and crosses her arms. She’s still in last night’s pajamas, displaying none of my morning anxiety. “The look suits you.”
“Harsh, but deserved. You look amazing, like always.”
Sarah rejects the compliment as I knew she would. “I’ll put some coffee in a to-go cup for you.”
I put on my shoes and let myself relax before standing. It’s a full day between sponsor visits, driver’s meetings, and everything else. Sarah will be at the track, but we probably won’t cross paths. “Is there any chance you could swing by my trailer before the race? Or my hauler if you want somewhere more public.”
“That’s not a good idea. Your team will be swarming over it, and I don’t want to create rumors,” she says and frowns. “Take a sip before you go.” She hands over a paper cup.
I do as asked, primarily to hide my disappointment. “Go on a date with me next week.”
“Not a chance in hell.”
I ignore that because it’s only an opening offer.
“What if I place in the top ten? Think of it as a bonus in our business partnership. An employee perk, if you will.”
“It’s barely a partnership, and I’m not an employee,” she says, but her expression is thoughtful. Her lips pull up into a smile. “Top five, and I’ll think about it.”
We’re negotiating, and I’ll come out the victor.
I expected another refusal. This is so much better. “Top three, and we go to bed together.”
“Don’t press your luck.”
I’m going to press. Foot all the way on the throttle. “Could I at least see you naked?”
“You need to go, Jake.”
“Naked from the waist up.” She cocks her head to the side. “One breast,” I say, since she still hasn’t refused.
Sarah attempts a glare but can’t keep her lips from twitching. “You don’t give up, do you?”
