His brow furrows for a moment before his expression smooths out, a gleam appearing in his eyes. ‘But you do date men.’
‘You’d be the first.’ My cheeks heat and my eyes widen. Good grief, I did not just tell him that. I glance at my glass of wine, but nope, I’ve barely touched it. Can’t blame it on alcohol. ‘Oh, look at the time. It’s late.’
A smirk plays on his lips as he straightens. ‘I’m going to give you my number. If you change your mind and decide to let me take you on a date, you know where to find me.’
When he reaches for my hip I suck in a sharp breath, inadvertently inhaling his campfire scent, and let him slide my phone out of my pocket. I can’t refuse anything that would help the investigation, and it’s the phone I have specifically for Dhiren so he won’t find anything incriminating on there if he decides to dig around.
He holds it up to my face to unlock it, and when he hands it back it’s open at a new contact with his number entered and the name set as Sexy Neighbour. I snort, then find myself sending him a message so he has my number as well.
In case us chatting helps the investigation. No other reason.
He heads down the hall so I follow at a distance, and once he’s shoved his trainers on his feet, he leaves with nothing more than a wink and a wave goodbye.
I lock the door behind him and will my heart to calm down.
Sexy Neighbour
Morning, gorgeous. Want a lift to work?
Thanks, but I need my car after work.
Tomorrow, then? Dragon rides are a much more fun way to travel.
Um… I didn’t realise that’s what you meant.
So, what do you say? Arrive in style?
Tempting, but it’ll take more than one conversation before I ride you.
Challenge accepted.
Pretend I didn’t say that!
Too late…
Sexy Neighbour
Why was that leopard shifter touching you so much today?
Careful, your jealousy is showing.
I don’t care. I thought you didn’t date people you work with.
I don’t. Felicia’s just tactile.
With you.
With everyone, especially her girlfriend.
She’sallowed to live.
Sexy Neighbour
Do you identify as bi or straight?
Bi, why?
Wondering if I should be more subtle with the flirty looks at work. Are you out?
