Chapter 227

Outside the kindergarten gate. Dane Price flushed with frustration as he called Olivia. "Next time… seriously, don't do that again." Right before he left home, Olivia had kissed him hard—bit him, actually. Was she part dog or something? The mark on his neck had been clearly spotted by Madeleine. "What did I do?" Olivia teased through the phone, totally enjoying his discomfort. "It was just a kiss, and you're already acting like this? Didn't you say you owed me? I get to ask whatever I want. If I say I want to sleep with you, how come that's suddenly a problem?" "You…" Dane rubbed his temples, feeling a migraine coming on. One of these days, she was absolutely going to kill him—if not physically, then by sheer embarrassment. The lack of shame was unreal. "Tomorrow night," Olivia said in a slow, deliberate tone. "I've got stuff tomorrow…" Dane coughed and glanced away, avoiding any eye contact, even though he was talking on the phone. "What, are you the emperor now? Need to consult the s