CHAPTER 51

Though he was correct, was it really so obvious? I'm not sure how to take it, to be honest.

Consider that a compliment. You are the most recent thing here. He turned to where Pete was coming back with my shots after clearing his throat. Why are you bringing so many sticky beverages on the dance floor, I ask?

"My pal just got engaged. We are having a ladies' night out.

You probably won't leave here with me, then.

I hard-blinked before hard-blinking once again. This direct advice made it clear that I was out of my element. I'm in over my head. "I . . . what? No."

"Pity."

"Are you serious? I just met you.

And I'm already feeling the want to eat you. Although he spoke gently, almost in a whisper, his words resounded in my brain like a cymbal crash. Even though I was unfamiliar with the idea of no-strings-attached sex, it was clear that he was, and when he gave me that look, I knew I had to follow him wherever he went.