CHAPTER 41: Adrian
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If Adrian were a different kind of guy he’d be insulted. Ellie was leaning forward in her seat, purse and overnight bag, which she’d grabbed from the back seat, on her lap.
“Why are you driving so slow?” she asked.
“I thought you were going to jump out of the car.”
“What?” Her head snapped toward him. “Why would I do that?”
“I don’t know. You’ve got all your stuff. Your hand is on the door.” He shrugged. “I slowed down so you wouldn’t get hurt.” He winked at her because he knew it would make her crazy. “I’m a nice guy like that. Always thinking of you.”
“Yeah, you’re a prince.”
“Thank you.” He sat up straighter. “I think so.”
“You...” She took a deep calming breath and then said, “I’m not jumping out of a moving vehicle so you can put your foot down on
