“Can you tell me now?” I ask. Dante sighs. I can’t tell if he’s exasperated, annoyed, or amused. “Jacqueline, I swear to God, if you ask me one more time, I will flip up that flimsy little sundress of yours and spank your bottom until it’s cherry red.” “No, you wouldn’t.” I smirk. Dante isn’t one to cause a scene. In his line of business, going under the radar is essential. And lifting my dress up right here, in this busy square, would definitely cause a scene. “You seem pretty sure of yourself.” “I am,” I reply smugly. “Sure enough to put your money where that sweet little mouth of yours is?” I get a sinking feeling in my stomach. How do I always get myself into these situations? Deep down, I know why. It’s because Dante knows how to push my buttons, and vice versa. It’s one of my favorite things about him … except when it gets me in trouble. Like I think it’s about to now. “Fine,” I reply, slipping my sunglasses over my face. Dante knows that when it comes down to it, my p
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