“Out,” I tell her, grabbing her bag from the backseat before climbing out of the car. I know I could just put my hand on her back and walk her to the house. But when I reach her, I know that won’t be enough. So, without warning, I bend and hoist Maddie back up over my shoulder. “Axel!” Hearing her say my name is a balm to my damn soul, but I slap her ass anyways. “Hush,” I kick the car door shut. “And don’t think I haven’t noticed what you’re wearing.” When I saw her drop down behind the counter, I felt a small amount of doubt in my ability to win her back. Then I saw her closer and all that
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