Total pages in book: 101
Estimated words: 96808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 323(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 96808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 323(@300wpm)
Oni
What the fuck? Is he kidding me? How am I supposed to stay calm?
My heart is racing as I watch the officer climb out of his vehicle and make his way toward us. I grip the steering wheel tighter and bounce my knee while debating whether or not to take off. I can outrun this guy in this car, I know I can.
My palms are sweating, and my mouth is suddenly dry. I’ve never been caught for stealing a car. I’ve kept out of a jail cell and don’t plan to end up in one now.
“I’m gonna run,” I murmur.
Rico places his warm palm on my thigh and gives it a squeeze. “Calm. Down,” he bites out.
I bite my lip and try to ignore how his touch has my body tingling all over. I don’t have time for boys. The last thing I need is to fall for the son of a crime boss. Rico is next in line, from what I’ve heard about him.
I’m sure he’s not interested in me. I think he has me by a few years. He’s probably like twenty or something.
I’ve only been on two dates in my life. One of which I probably shouldn’t count because he was my best friend, and we went to the movies together all the time.
The only reason I count it is because he tried to kiss me, taking me by surprise. Mason is handsome and every girl’s dream back home. I guess I’m just too close. I know all the things about Mason he doesn’t want anyone else to know.
I’m starting to think I’m a magnet for dangerous guys. Who am I kidding? This guy isn’t thinking about me.
I shake my stupid thoughts off and roll the window down as the officer taps at it. Shit, I should have run. The sour look on this guy’s face tells me I should have taken off and gotten my behind the heck out of here.
“License and registration,” he commands.
“Good evening, officer. How you doing?” Rico croons as he leans across me.
The scent of his cologne hits me and makes my mouth water. It’s been lingering in the air since we got into the car, but now it’s so strong I can taste it. He gives my thigh another squeeze as I begin to squirm.
“License and registration,” the officer repeats.
“I’m sorry, officer. My girlfriend doesn’t have her license. Here’s my information. She’s driving because I twisted my ankle while we were at mini golf. Shit’s embarrassing.
“The house wasn’t that far away, so I didn’t think we would run into any trouble. She got hungry at the last second and I thought I’d grab her something to eat from a drive-through or something.
“She came a long way to spend the weekend with me and so far, it’s turning into shit, bro. I’m so sorry, baby.” He says the last part to me and kisses my temple.
My cheeks heat and I turn to him. Instead of pulling back, he ghosts his face against mine, breathing me in as he holds his information out to the cop. I feel like I’m falling into his gaze.
Rico isn’t just handsome. He’s gorgeous. His Italian heritage adds to his good looks. Those eyes.
They are gray, but his irises are surrounded by a light brown and the outside of the gray is circled by a dark blue. His dark lashes are so long and full, emphasizing how gorgeous his eyes are. He licks his lips, drawing my attention to his mouth.
Gah, his lips are sexy. They look fleshy and have the sexiest lip lines I’ve ever seen on a guy. I bite my lip as I stare at his.
He smiles and kisses the tip of my nose. I thought my heart was racing before, but it’s ready to burst from my chest now. I almost forget all about the officer standing right outside my door until he speaks and pulls me from the trance I’m in.
“Oh, Mr. Gallo. I didn’t recognize you. Let your father know Officer Andy said hello. You two be safe. Get some ice on that ankle.”
“Thank you, Officer Andy, will do,” Rico says.
“This is a nice car, sweetheart. Drive carefully. Have a good night,” he says as he hands Rico back his documents.
“Oh my God,” I breathe and sag in my seat.
I wait for the cop to get back into his car, then turn to Rico with my mouth hanging open. He’s sitting there with a smug grin on his lips. I toss my thumb over my shoulder.
“What the fuck was that?”
He winks at me. “I told you I had it. Come on. Let me get you fed. I have some shit I need to do tonight once I get you to the house.”
“Hot date?” I tease before I can stop myself.
My face begins to burn. I want to palm my forehead. Way to put my foot in my mouth.