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“Oh, shit. Did you want something else?” He puts his hand behind his neck, like every other time he’s been in distress. “I should’ve let you look around more.”

“No, Grant, I’m fine.” I touch his arm. “Thank you.”

“I’d do anything to see that dimple.” Then he kisses me. In the middle of the store, where anyone could be watching. A full-on tongue kiss while he holds my head in place. My ex wouldn’t even put his arm around me in public. To feel like I’m being cherished and not a disappointment is nicer than I want to admit.

Chapter 39

Grant

“We’ve got a long drive ahead of us, but it’ll be worth it.” I put my hand on her thigh, wanting to be close to her.

“Where are we going?”

“Never been, but it’s a thing to do in Texas during springtime.”

“Huh.”

She didn’t find any more clothes she wanted, but we had a small lunch by the ice rink and watched as people attempted to skate. Some were good, others fell. I got to see the dimple I love so much. Win, win.

“How do you like Texas so far?” I ask.

“It’s nice. Are the people always so friendly?”

“Usually, yes.” I chuckle. “One of the reasons I like living here so much.”

“You moved here for college?”

“Yeah. Went to Baylor. I had a golf scholarship. I met Matt by chance, but I’m glad I did.”

“Yeah. He seems cool. Do you like golfing? I know you played with Josh in high school.”

“Golf is whatever. More of my dad making me do it. It can be fun, but he took all the fun out of it. Are you worried about Josh hating that we’re dating?”

“Haven’t thought about it once. He’ll come around; you know how he is.” She flicks her hand.

I was worried it would have an effect on their relationship, but she’s right—I know Josh. He needs a little time and then he’ll come around. I wish I would’ve been able to talk to him before he found out, butI’ll make things right eventually. There’s no way I’m staying away from Lana.

After a pause, Lana asks, “What do you mean by your dad made you do golf?” She squishes her eyebrows together.

“He had me in golf since I could walk. Said those were the types of people I should be connecting with. My dad always has an ulterior motive for everything he does.” I roll my eyes.

“Your dad sounds like a prick.”

I laugh. “He is. Don’t let him fool you.”

“Was he abusive?”

“No. Just high expectations. Never asked what I wanted. He just planned out my life for me and for my mom. It was his way or the highway. There were other consequences if you didn’t fall in line.”

“Other consequences?”

“It was a long time ago, baby. I’m not stuck in that house anymore with a controlling bastard. I took some of his lessons to heart and said fuck it to the others. I don’t have to deal with him anymore.”

She nods, sensing I don’t want to talk about this. “Your hair is long, now. I don’t remember you ever having long hair. In all the pictures in the news articles or when you came over with Josh, it was cut short and you were clean-shaven.”

“Been keeping tabs on me, Sunshine?” I grin.

She stares at me, unimpressed.