After we ate, Gage paid and took my hand as he led me out to the front. I blushed at his casual sign of affection but didn't pull my hand away. I didn't care if people thought we were dating as long as they didn't know I was a sub. Gage smiled as I let him hold my hand. Once we were in his car, he looked at me. "My place or a hotel?" He asked, and I already knew what answer he would prefer, of course. "Your place is fine," I said as he pulled away from the curb and started to drive. I felt his aura fill the car, and he clenched his jaw softly. "Sorry." He apologized as his eyes flashed at me. I wasn't bothered though. The pills have really helped me keep my instincts in check. Even with his aura around me, I only felt them stir lightly. "Are you really struggling that badly?" He grippe

