“Did you give yourself a promotion back there?” He froze on the spot and opened his mouth, but shut it again quickly, his brow furrowed. It may have been a first for Chase. Immediately, I felt bad. I had thought he would banter back. “I didn’t—” “I’m messing with you, Carter,” I said softly. “I like it. I mean … if you like it.” He grinned, squeezing my waist. “I definitely like it.”
