Chapter 21

Michelle

Despite the hurting in my heart and the images of Thomas Hennington haunting my brain, I can’t help but let my gaze slide over to Maddox. He is calmly driving his black BMW, eyes on the road.

He beat up Thomas so easily. I know violence isn’t the answer to most of the earth’s questions, yet my blood pumps faster seeing his flexing biceps as he turns the steering wheel. Holy shit.

I try not to stare at Maddox even though he is focusing on driving, afraid that when he does glance down, he will find my eyes molesting his front side. I can’t believe there is an outline of his pecs.

I also can’t believe how incredible this guy’s body is.

His tanned arms have a light smattering of hair, and the color of his skin is a beautiful contrast to his white t-shirt. The sandy hair is fixed tonight, though a bit on the wild side after he got physical. “You’re staring.”

I almost choke at the tone of his voice. Maddox is still looking out the window, not even glancing my way. Still, I’m grateful the dark light hides the maddening blush on my face.

“Sorry…” I lift my chin, and my eyes are fixed straight ahead. I pretend to be interested in the houses and the signs, carefully avoiding admiring Maddox.

It’s hard, though. My eyes keep wanting to lock onto the behemoth in the driver’s seat, but I’m fighting the temptation. It’s terrible to be looking at him. He saved me from Thomas tonight, and I admit he won more of my heart, but I shouldn’t get my hopes up.

Maddox would never date someone like me. I’m not his type, that’s what he said. We are only good friends, and we will never become anything more.

Even though I must admit the way that he hugged me earlier kind of blurred the lines…

“I didn’t…” Maddox swallows and palms his neck. He sounds calm, but his expression is caught in concern. “Fuck, why is this so hard to ask out loud?”

I blink in surprise. “You didn’t what?” “I’m just going to say it,” Maddox’s eyes meet mine in the rearview mirror. He looks worried. Concerned. It’s a face I haven’t seen him make before. A clear contrast to his usual anger. “I didn’t frighten you, did I? The way I punched Thomas…” I What? No!

him and heavily exhale. “I mean… You did it for my sake,

be fair, I’ve always wanted to beat up Thomas. The guy annoyed the crap out of me even before it was revealed what a sad prick that idiot is.” A tiny smile tugs on my lips. “Will

What he did to you deserves a death sentence. I

My heart warms.

anger is for my sake.

“I’m too afraid to go to the police alone, but do you think you

Maddox briefly meets my eyes. “Do you… Do you want to talk more about it?” I breathe a laugh. “Not really… You know what happened, and that’s enough. I just want to relax and get this bath

chest. “Oh, is it too late for a bath?” “Your bath? No, of course, it’s not too late. I’m just saying you should stay the night.” I

pounds faster. I know Maddox probably wants us to sleep in different rooms. Yet my head is already spinning, reminding me

He was so warm.

Cuddly.

burns. “No! I mean… No, it’s fine, really. Just let me take a bath, and

is far away from the city and walking isn’t an option. You can crash with me. I really don’t mind if you

fancy mansion. “Would it really be that bad?

Oh.

I’m also disappointed. But I understand that’s silly. Like, duh, of course, we won’t be

night isn’t bad,” I say lamely and try to show my gratitude with a smile.” It’s very nice of you to take

It looks like something taken out of the pages of a romance novel. One of those houses the wealthy CEO lives in, or the kind of picture you get when you g* ***e “white

“This is your summerhouse?” What is their actual

and hits the button to open our doors. “When I want nice and quiet, I come out here. It’s too far from school and the gym to live here permanently,

nicest house, I’ve

chuckles. “Come on, let me show you

“Sure!”

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