Chapter 41

I turn my head to gape at him in outright surprise.

“You did not… You barely looked me up and down.” I protest, laughing, as he tries to tickle me in the ribs. Playful Jake has been slowly seeping back in these last couple of days, relaxing in a way. Our relationship is starting to return slowly and surely. The change in both of us had been a lie. We are still in there, trying to find our way back to each other, back to how it was before.

“

Bambina

, I’m a seasoned pro. I could check out any woman without even looking in her direction.” He flexes his eyebrows. “You gave me hot dirty dreams from day one, Emma. Those skirts seriously ruined my concentration.”

“Liar.” I move in the seat, getting comfy with my cushion and blanket, snuggling down so I can watch him drive; he’s too adorable not to watch…

“Trust me; I’m a guy. I thought about having sex with you at least once a day, sometimes once an hour. Even back when you tried your hardest to keep me