Chapter 41

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"Thank you," I approach him after unbuckling my seat belt and kiss him on the cheek.

"So, is that it? You're not even going to invite me for a drink?"

"This is just a ride, and maybe I'm not the best company tonight."

"You seem like the best company to me. And I'm not talking about anything, you know, beyond having a drink and talking." Why not? Because it's risky being around him while I'm s