Chapter 140

“Duty calls, huh?” He grinned at her. “Guess I can’t blame it on the bosses this time.”

Her heart flipped over. She was so in love with Zy and wanted to tell him how she felt so badly. But if she said the words, he would assume that she wanted to move in with him. He’d expect it, even.

Tessa wasn’t ready for that.

“Pretty much.”

As if to reiterate the fact she needed to get out of bed, her alarm clock went off next, playing a Keith Urban song.

Zy laughed and rolled to his side, pressing a kiss to her lips. “No rest for the wicked, I guess.”

“None. You poor thing.”

“Yeah. I guess we should get up. You want me to make you some tea before I head out?”

It was sweet of him to ask, but… “You’re leaving?”

“I need a shower and a change of clothes.”

“Of course.” If he showed up in what he’d worn yesterday, One-Mile would definitely notice. “I’ll see you at work. Don’t worry about the tea. I got it.”

“All right.” He pressed ano