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It was hard to leave Jake at my place and go to work that afternoon. But even though I realized I’d reached a decision as I sat there at our table at Bar 10, I hadn’t yet made him any promises. If nothing else, I needed to work my shift so I wouldn’t leave anyone in the lurch.
He said he’d hang for a while, and then go out and explore Riverton while daylight held. And actually, he told me he’d be fine with going back to his hotel room, but I’d replied that I wanted him at my place when I got home from work, even though it wouldn’t be until after midnight. No arguments from him, only a promise that he’d be there, even if he was snoring on the couch by the time I returned.
“I’ll make sure to take off my shoes first, though,” he promised me, an amused glint in his dark eyes.
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