Chapter 59

▪️Ace▪️

“Well, now at least she has a reason.” Ace kissed her neck.

“I always had a reason. Not interested being the main one. Now I have a better one.”

“Excuse me?” Ace huffed and pulled away from her, outrage dancing in his eyes. “Better? I’m not just better. I’m the best.”

“You tell ’em, honey.” Ruth's eyes twinkled behind her purple glasses.

“Okay, okay.” Emily patted Ace's cheek. “The best. Is that better?”

“No. You’ll have to make it up to me.” His lips curved up in a smile of such wicked sensuality, Emily grew dizzy. Ace leaned in. “Easy, now.”

She blinked and rubbed her face. “Let’s take the dog out. Ruth, eat your food before it grows cold.” She turned on her heel and strode away to pick up the leash. Still snickering like a fool,Ace followed her.

When they were out on the street, Ace took her hand. “Don’t tell me you’re really mad at me over a little teasing.”

Without answering, Emily walked down the block wi