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“I assure you my relationship with Ethan is over. I’m only interested in my job as Matt’s tutor. I thrive on professionalism, and I promise to remain ethnically loyal,” I told him, well aware that I was rambling, but I couldn’t help myself. He intimidated me.

He stared at me for a heartbeat, making me even more nervous.

“Rest assured that no lines will ever be crossed,” 1 added.

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“And what about me?” He asked; he didn’t sound condescending. He had more of a boyish curiosity in his and his gaze was almost soft. My heart skipped a beat, and felt my cheeks heating.

“No lines will ever be crossed with you as well,” I promised him sincerely.

Gavin was silent for a moment as he assessed me and then he gave me a short nod

“I hope you can remember to honor that,” he said, almost daring

I was about to reply, but the waitress returned with our wine.

Gavin then switched the subject to my schedule, and we agreed upon a schedule that worked for us both. Then, he took out the contract and placed it on the table. He stated that the contract was just a formality about employment and salary.

“It’s also stated that you aren’t to tell anyone who you work for, he continued. “It’s for safety. Yours and mine. I make all my staff agree to the same terms.

nodded; it made sense, so I didn’t

I looked over the contract, I filled in my basic information and signed each

returned with

taking my first bite of

veggies. We both ate in silence and gradually sipped on our wine. When I was just about done, I could feel the wine had gone right through me.

use the restroom,” I told him as I slid out of the booth.

I had ever seen. As I walked by her, she brushed her shoulder against mine, making me pause. I briefly wondered if she did that

thought out of my head though and quickly went to the bathroom. When I returned, I noticed that Gavin was now standing, and his arms were folded across his chest. He was speaking to the woman who bumped me a few minutes ago. She looked upset with him and when I approached,

is why you haven’t called me back? Because

Daisy,” he said, his voice low and

Are you seeing her?” She asked,

eyes flickered to me as if he could sense that I was nearby. Without answering her, he walked over to me. My

entranced by his scent and warmth; electricity flared

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nape of my neck. The woman, Daisy’s, eyes

his breath against my

chest. “You always do and then

the third wheel on our date?” Gavin asked. My breath hitched from

Daisy scowled.

me a nasty look

Gavin released me. I nearly fell to the ground from how weak my legs were. I

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