Chapter 124

“You ready?” he asked, reaching out to grab my hand. I loved his firm grip and take-charge attitude.

“Am I ever,” I replied with a sunny smile and a coy wink. He laughed at my silliness, and I shooed him back so I could lock my door. “Lead on, McDuff,” I said, gesturing down the hall.

“You know that’s a misquote, right?” he replied as we stopped before the elevators and waited, patiently enough, for our ride down to the lobby.

I placed a hand over my heart, pleased beyond belief. “Yes, I do. It’s a test I use to find out just how literate my dates are, and you passed with flying colors.”

Jamie chortled. “I should have known you’d be devious. You have that look about you.” He leered at me. “I like that look.”

I stood as close to him as I possibly could—once we were in the elevator—without humping his leg. “You bring it out in me, sweetness.”

He put an arm around my waist and hugged me to his side. “So, tell me. Where do you want to go? I’m up for anything.”