She looks up at me. “Carter, do you want to go somewhere private to talk with her?” “Fuck no.” “And why not, baby?” “Because I’ve already got the only woman I’ll ever need.” She smiles up at me, hand curving around my neck as she brings my mouth to hers. “Does that answer your question?” she asks Blondie, but doesn’t give her the chance to reply. Instead, her fingers twine with mine and she tugs me toward the door.

