Chapter 23

Michelle

Maddox’s legs are lazily thrown over the table in the library. He is paying the girls checking him out no attention.

My eyes casually travel to the hyenas staring at him out from across the library, and I grimace when they get up from their chairs. They are probably about to head for another stroll.

The two girls have passed our table five times, giggling to each other whenever Maddox would glance up at them.

Too bad for them that the football player probably doesn’t even remember their faces.

Because let’s face it; Maddox can’t even memorize that it’s Norway and not Sweden we are going to hold a presentation about.

“Let me get this straight: you want me to hold most of the presentation and do the talking?”

Maddox’s voice brings my attention to him. Less than a month ago, I was terrified of him, and although his blue eyes are still harsh, I don’t shudder out of fear.

It’s my nerves and the fact that I like him. Having all of his attention, I’m sure, would have the same effect on any girl on campus. He is way too gorgeous to ignore.

“Would you mind?”

talking, for your sake,” his intense eyes narrow on mine. “Just so you know, I would never do this for anyone else. In fact, I can’t believe I’m helping you with this stupid Sweden

“Norway.” I correct him.

he doesn’t care, Maddox leans back in his chair and crosses his arms behind his head.

bulging biceps make me dumb. I stare at

are not the same!” I point out, stumbling on my stupid words and hating

my question, Maddox tilts his head. “Michelle… Were you just checking me out

and pretending there is work to be done when in reality, all she wanted was to

sweat, and Maddox

Shit.

he figured out that I

and laughs at me. There is a quick flash of white before his eyes turn warmer and less predatory.

Thank god.

second ago. I thought Maddox would call me out on the little crush I’ve

sun has gone down, and when I reach for the coffee Maddox got me, I glance up to find him silently watching me. A shudder goes through me. Maddox’s piercing blue eyes are set on my lip gloss, and butterflies swarm my chest. He is staring at my mouth, making it harder to breathe. But as having caught himself staring, he looks away. “Can I ask you something?” I flip down my laptop to give him all of my focus. “Ask away.” “What

see the harm in giving you the honest answer: after college, I hope to get a good enough job to let me

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