“Here I am. All safe and sound.” “Only way I want you.” There was a softness to his voice when he said it. “Goodnight, Otto. Thanks for giving me a ride home.” He wore that easy, casual grin, though I swore there was a storm brewing in the depths of his blue, blue eyes. “It’s my pleasure, darlin’. I’ll see you soon.” I paused, unable to let him go before I whispered, “Be safe.” My chest clutched when he reached out and hooked his pinky with mine. He swung it between us, his voice low when he murmured, “Promise.”
