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The more they spoke, the more acquainted she became with his delicious character and desire to help her at every turn with her program at the school. It delighted her soul, made her desire him more, and wish to have him thrusting between her legs.

Truthfully, she’d wanted that last bit for a while. For now, that would have to wait, but my God, his prominent height and muscular, commanding presence completely captivated Carla.

He, along with Luke, was also dressed down in white T-shirts and denim jeans. It was purposefully done to show unification among the students.

“I was just telling the kids we would break them off into teams. If you would like to get them started, the floor’s all yours.”

The desirable energy between them was constant, even under the circumstances of everyday tête-à-têtes.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

“Ladies and gentleman,” Jacob began, “I’m Jacob, and this is my friend and the mayor of Chicago, Luke Steele.”

“We know who you are,” Carrie said, a smile on her face, lashes batting.

Carla smirked and shook her head. These girls were no less immune to the men’s attributes than anyone else.

“Then you know we work hard to accomplish our goals, and we’ll expect no less out of you all today,” Jacob added.

Carrie’s smile fell, and Carla snickered.

“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,” Luke greeted.

“Good morning,” they all sang.

“Today, Jacob and I are going to coach you as you make this space for you—and those coming after you—a place to learn through physical activities as well as recreation.”

Jacob nodded and added, “Break yourselves off into a group of six. You have one minute to do it.”

They moved to get in groups, grabbing their friends to make sure they were linked up with people they knew.

“Time’s up!” Jacob called the first, second, and third groups to stand in front of him. “All right. You have ten seconds to switch teams. Do it now and don’t think about it.”

Confused but shuffling quickly, the students mixed with the others.”

“Stop!”

“No, wait, I meant to go over there.” Omega Price pointed to the group Jared was in.

“You were in the first group with him.”

“I know, but—”

“You’re in the right group now.”

Omega glanced around at the students in his group. He didn’t know them, even though some of them were in his class.

“Man, today is going to be a long day.”

Jacob nodded. “You’re right. And now that you all are assembled, stand to the left, and the next three groups step forward.”

After getting the units mixed, Luke took a third of the kids and headed to one part of the building, while Pricilla took a third.

Jacob and Carla took the rest, and together they went to the gym.

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