“I tried so fucking hard to stay away from you.” “Why?” I drag in a deep inhale, savoring his spicy cologne. “Because you deserve better.” Only an arm-length keeps us apart. I could lean forward and grab him. “Says who?” “Me.” “What about my opinion?” His taut jaw pops. “Overruled.” A ball of fiery lust burns in my throat. “Seems to me an appeal is in order.”
