Harper I don’t think he’s serious. I really don’t. Until I see his eyes darken. “Oh shit.” I scramble over to the other side of the bed, putting it between me and Tomás. “Cariña, I’m not going to duct tape you to the bed,” he sighs. “Uh-huh. I don’t believe you,” I respond, still keeping the bed between us. Tomás rolls his eyes. “I would have used something far less abrasive.” “What?” I yell. “I’m kidding. But if me standing here will keep you from trying to leave the apartment, all the better,” he says. I narrow my eyes at him. “You’re on, Profe.” With a slight smile, he stands in front of the door with his arms crossed. “And just what do you think you can do?” He’s not Rafe, so he’s not built like a football player, but that doesn’t mean he’s some skinny little thing either. H

