Chapter 49

I can’t explain how Luke’s words make me feel. The only thing I can do is laugh and say, “What are you going to drive, then?” He shrugs, coming closer. “Have you seen my driveway? I have a good number of options. I just prefer the Aston Martin because it’s small and fast.” “Thank you for trusting me with it. I’ll try not to wreck it.” “Please don’t,” he murmurs, reaching out to brush a strand of hair behind my ear, his touch lingering. “And send your location as soon as you get wherever you decide to go.” As he leans down and kisses my forehead, a pang of sadness hits me, unexpected and sharp. He starts to walk away, but just before reaching the door, he pauses, turning back. He crosses the room in a couple of strides, capturing my face in his hands and kissing me hard. When he finally pulls back, his voice is rough. “That should keep me in your memory.” As he steps back, a smile plays at the corner of his mouth, but I see something deeper in his eyes—something raw and unguarded that m