Chapter 61

"No way! Weren’t we supposed to go home and eat some meat?" Denise clung to Jason’s hand. "But don’t you think food just tastes better out here in the open air?" "Jason, you jerk!" "Bad boys get the girls, isn’t that how it works? I like you too much, can't help wanting more," Jason grinned, then leaned in without waiting. Denise was completely outmatched; this man was just too much. It felt like she'd willingly walked onto a pirate ship and tossed the map overboard... The sea breeze still carried that salty tang, gently sweeping past them. Nearby, laughter and whispers melted into the sound of the waves. … Later, Jason brought Denise to the apartment building at Claremont. "Forget about going back to the Montgomerys. They’re not gonna let this go. From now on, I’ll take care of you." "For real?" Denise flopped onto the couch. "You’re mine. Who else would I take care of if not you? Unless, of course, you’re planning to find someone new?" "Don’t even joke about that. But aren’t you scar