14 FINLEY I didn’t see Trent again during our trip. When we checked out of the hotel, everything had been paid for already. I wanted to reach out to him to thank him, but I didn’t have his number. When we got home, Karissa suggested reaching out through her app, so I did that. MustLoveBooks: You did not have to pay for our stay at your hotel. I told you we would pay. NotALocal: I wanted to. MLB: We both really appreciate it, but it wasn’t necessary. NAL: I owe you so much more than that for the way I’ve treated you. I meant it when I said I want to get to know you better. MLB: I would like that. NAL: I’ll be in town the middle of next month. Can I see you then? MLB: Yes. I was still cautious about him. Sure, our chemistry was off the charts hot, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t pla

