Chapter 99

Hamish did not let go of Teresa's waist until they were outside the bar. Teresa, lost in her thoughts, barely noticed that he was still holding her. She only came to her senses when Hamish pulled open the car door. Stepping back quickly, she said, "Thanks for tonight, Mr. Quale." Hamish could tell something was troubling her, but he chose not to comment. Instead, he leaned closer, meeting her eyes, and chuckled. "Don't you think you're being a little too polite, thanking me so much?" Teresa backed away again, bumping into the car behind her. Wariness flickered in her gaze. "Then—" Before she could finish, Hamish straightened up and said, "How about you sleep with me tonight?" He looked serious and didn't appear to be joking. Teresa's heart began beating wildly. "I can agree to anything but that." Hamish's eyes softened. "Then come to a banquet with me." Teresa knew she owed him, so she nodded. "Okay." A roguish smile spread across his face. "Martin Jones was right. If I want