Chapter 25

Calliope tossed and turned the whole night. She even had a ridiculous dream where she was pinned down on the bed by Conrad and some random guy, both grinning like devils-things almost got out of hand... When she woke up with a jolt, it was already bright outside. Driving to work, she nearly stepped on the gas by mistake when she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure on the sidewalk. The guy was wearing a plain black T-shirt and cargo pants, jogging steadily along the roadside. His sweaty bangs clung to his forehead, and the snug shirt outlined every toned muscle. The guy looked like he walked straight out of a fitness ad-his whole vibe just oozed hormone. Calliope's mind buzzed, and that scene from last night popped into her head again, uninvited. Especially that part... "Beep-beep!!" A horn blasted behind her, snapping her back to reality. She jerked the wheel and barely avoided crashing into a row of bushes. Quickly adjusting the steering wheel, she sped off. In the rearview mirror,