Jim pulled up in front of the hair salon, glanced at his watch.
“OK, I’ll pick you up after work at about six. You don’t leave here without me. Clear?”
Kat looked over at him, annoyed at the alpha-male routine. “Jim. I’m sure that I can take the bus home.”
His eyes flashed. “And I’m sure you’ll still be here when I come to pick you up.”
“But it’s a major hassle for you.”
“Keeping you safe is not a hassle, minor or major. But you know what is a hassle? Listening to you tell me what a hassle it is.” He c****d his head at her. “So give it a f*****g rest.”
She stared at him, then to his complete shock, she burst into laughter.
“Something funny, sweetheart?” he asked.
“No. Nothing’s funny,” she said between giggles. “I just – I really, really like you.”
That took him by surprise. “Yeah
