CHAPTER 17

She ran my order through without a word, and it was only when she placed the bunny into a bag that I noticed her hesitating.

“Is something wrong?”

“Would you—would you mind signing an autograph for my granddaughter?” she asked shyly. “I don’t like to ask but she’d kill me if I didn’t.”

I smiled widely. “Of course, ma’am. Do you have a pen and something to write on?”

She beamed at me and handed me a pen and paper. “Her name is Alice.”

I winked again and scrawled a quick note to her, scribbling my name at the bottom. “Thanks for your help today, ma’am. I appreciate it.”

“No problem!” She waved as I took my purchases and headed toward the door.

I carried them out to my truck, where a suspicious-looking group of teen girls had magically appeared.

Fantastic.

This was why you never send security for a break.

I gritted my teeth and headed for the truck, trying not to get annoyed about them touching it. “Excuse me, ladies.”

Giggles.

Giggles.

I fucking hated giggles.

I ignored their gasps beca