Chapter 21

Melissa rolled her eyes at him, as if she wasn't uncomfortable enough by being on his lap. She reached for a piece of the pizza and started chewing quietly. She could feel Damien's eyes on her.

"I'm sure you've got better things to do than to watch me eat."

"Not really. I would rather be here with you."

"And if Gina walks in on us?"

"You've got nothing to worry about. I already told you that I am going to put her in her place."

"Don't bring me up before her."

"Then how else am I going to keep her away?" Damien asked.

"She is going to think we are a thing and I don't want that."

"Why?"

"You are shy of me?"

Melissa shrugged. "Because we are not a thing."

Damien sighed, wrapping a hand around her waist as she ate. You really need to pick a side, babe. You were really mad at Gina for throwing herself at me and here you are, not wanting me to show you off. What exactly do you want?" He stared at her intently but Mel said nothing as she got occupied with her pizza.

"And just so you know, Gi