I release the makeshift ponytail I made. I doubt she wants her hair in her face right now, so I gently remove the hair tie from her wrist and pull it back—something I’ve never done for another woman before. I ignore why that is and say, “I’m going to run inside the bar and get you some water.” “Okay.” I pluck her hand from my thigh, ignoring the electricity shooting across my skin as I direct her toward a bench. “Stay.” “Wasn’t planning on going anywhere.” I rush inside Last Call, ignoring the people gathered around the window who witnessed Lily’s incident. Their attention is redirected to me
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